Composers from the Congo

One Teacher leads the way

Knuckling along hidden trails

Grazing on root, nut, leaf, fruit and bough

as opportunity allows

Resting among his tribe of hairy women

as they nurture their young

Singing of lessons and responsibilities

from Dawn to Dusk

Grunted Wisdoms delivered 

while they browse...

"Aggression is not Leadership

Tyranny earns no respect

nor is it honorable

Compassion

Temperance

Tolerance

Empathy

Honesty

These inspire loyalty

Ways to recognize

our Nobility within,

to care for the infants & elders

in our troop

Take action when necessary

Proclaim your intentions

Beat your chest, yes

However...

Debasing self or others?

to that 

We will not stoop

Gentle & shy

Our size

Our great strength

more often spent

in sociable interaction

than the threat of violence,

so seldom the answer.

We wander from mountains

to clouded forests

Learning

Teaching

Grooming each other for success

Me and Jane

as unique as our fingerprints

from opposable toes to heads

Utilizing tools

Protecting the family

Dreaming the African nights away

tucked into our leafy beds."

For those new to this game, each poem is inspired by a Teacher found in Nature; a star, stone, animal, plant etc that holds lessons of Wisdom for those who listen. Can you guess who is singing today?