MONKEY’S POINT OF VIEW

Nathaniel MacCoss-Smith, 10

Cumnor

The jaguar that growls, the parrot that squawks, The hiss of a snake to celebrate what it’s caught.

A crash on the left, a roar on the right, Sometimes so suddenly, it gives you a fright!

The hum of a hornet as it travels at speed, Looking for flowers to give them their needs.

But then, what’s that, a splash from behind? Then a snap of jaws is what’s on a gator’s mind.

The crack of a branch, a yowl of the prey, Then a creak of a tree as it starts to give way.

The flap of a bird, ready to dive, Prey looking around but there’s nowhere to hide.

Rustle, snap, crunch! Just as an eagle gets ready for lunch.

A swoop, then a swish. Now that rodent’s at risk.

But just as it thinks it’s gotten away, When it turns around, it will no longer see the day.

Then a shuffling sound, Look behind you! It has never been found!

The sizzle of fire as humans slash and burn, But soon enough the tides will take a turn.