The Unusual Zoo
Shall we go and visit the zoo today
Said the curious giraffe to the half-asleep kangaroo
We can call in to the gazelle along the way
And let the penguins know they can come too
They have added so many more since we came last year
They captured new ones from all over the earth
We keep them in large cages so there is no need to fear
If you are really lucky you might even see a live birth
The albino ones claim they are superior and truly indigenous
They do make strange noises and like to gesticulate
We feed them on leftovers since they are omnivorous
There are some noisy ones that sound rather inarticulate
We saved them from extinction but they showed no appreciation
They had seemed so intent on setting the world on fire
When it came to other species they showed no consideration
Intelligence was something they found hard to acquire
Can you see that one wearing a large red cap
Shouting at the others that he saved them all
Some seem to believe him but we know it’s just crap
When he claims he is the one who built the perimeter wall
We found ruins of structures they had built and destroyed
Observing these artefacts we made a deduction
Carnage and killing seemed to be what they enjoyed
They never trusted each other and thrived on corruption
There is talk of rewilding humans but I find that disturbing
I’d rather that they were domesticated and tamed
They tried a release once but it just isn’t working
The way they treat each other they should be ashamed
Humans you know were once on their way to extinction
But were also intent on destroying all of the other creatures
As if they were infected by some suicidal affliction
Now if they are to survive other animals must be the teachers
Copyright: David Hopcroft September 2023
Park Bench Tales and other writings 