Gorilla

This mighty Western Lowland gorilla

standing proud for all his troop to see

determined to defend yet very gentle

the master of his whole family

muscular arms and a powerful roar

that can be heard throughout the land

wearing his distinctive silvered back

no one will argue that he`s in command

travelling through the dense forests by day

he leads around their territory he`s known

family nests in the trees are built each night

he`s too heavy, so sleeps on the ground alone

this silverback is a powerful champion

very adaptable and intelligent

always protecting his troop with his life

for this gorilla is simply magnificent

(C) Lissie Bull 2022