awww.....goodness!
Ohhhhh The Noon Star....so beautiful your words engrossed me deeper to intrigue as I read & wonder why you called to title her "monkey genes" ? Hummmm I thought as I went on...oh!!! I see I see....
lol....& I am not monkeying around....

You have a way to hold and capture your readers' attention. Short and fantastic.

the light you bring to those two controversial topics is informative and wonderfully light hearted Gene -- a magenta cloud and the ashes of simian dna conjoined in the human saga -- excellent read -- very creative and humorous -- much peace and love t you my dear friend --Jon Michael

Gene - Is the mushroom cloud to be the symbol of mankind, the ultimate end of the "monkey genes" that brought us here? Loved the ending, both humorous, ironic and tragic.

at rest, lost in an echo
monkey
never
had
a
chance

- David

It's like a little bomb, Gene, but also like a bullet in monkey's brain and a falling from the tree of Life.

A well written poem,Great work,take care

Edwin

Like serveral persons I know, the poor guy was short on a few things that might have made him 'human.' Research will NOT show that he was entitled to all of that monkeying around.... anyhow, anyway! Yur high quality writing about a lowball hits a new high! - Bill

Terrible and terrific, Gene. No, I'm afraid Monkey has no sense at all..."We're pinheads now, we are not whole! We're pinheads now, Jocko Homo..." (Devo) ;)

...unique and frightening visuals, Gene. It reminds me of when my folks panic had them putting a bomb shelter in the backyard
powerful writing, Gene!

Carole~

Gene, you outdid yourself. It must have taken some time to get that mushroom cloud just right. I've read that mankind has enough atomic weapons to destroy the earth more than one hundred times. The only survivor/s might be cockroaches in some deep cave. I read that radiation doesn't kill cockroaches; they don't need air and even after the cockroache's head is cut off, the body keeps laying egg for two weeks. Imagine some leader like that guy in South America (that will rule for life now) having his thumb on the button. Soon, Iran will join the mushroom club alongside North Korea. Two more monkeys that can't control their anger and hate.

We are all thinking of the big blow up and your
masterful poem makes the monkey genes squeal!

Love,
Eileen

Gene,
Both the Big Bang and Hiroshima visited by a poet of great sensitivity and insight. What chance indeed does any monkey have in a world so strangely formed and open to the real possibility of extermination? This is fine and deep excavation.
John

A mushroom cloud comes to mind. Am I close? I like the style, the image and the thought provoking images here. Blessings and hugs, J'nia

I love your form here Gene, sad for the monkey. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Very "artistic," Gene. Smart write.

Clever!:)

Makes me feel sorry for the monkey! Man, supposedly descended from simian (although my beliefs, different) overpowers and destroys everything he touches. And THAT'S the Gospel truth. Sad one today, Gene, powerfully pennd.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Having never witnessed man's penultimate show of strength I would have to say... way to go, Gene! What else will man discover he can accomplish with a heavy heart? ~ Sara

Such a visual you have given us with this amazingly unique poem. I believe that we all should strive to get that chance..I am a dreamer what can I say!
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Loved the artwork my artistic friend...loved the write too..but sad for the dear monkey one of my favorite animals...FANTASTIC..love, Bonnie

interesting mean Gene, the monkies or the man never had a chance, we're all living on fragile time

Mercy. I love the way this poem is set up. If you read this really fast, it's almost a tongue twister.