once there was a mountain
that never went anywhere
a monkey often passed it by
and sometimes stopped and stared
why do you look at me so rude
the mountain would complain
though you laugh and point your finger
you will never feel my pain
i am only a monkey
the monkey said with a straight face
i see you are a mighty mountain
and have put me in my proper place
i do not like your attitude
and suspect sarcasm in it
a tear trickled the mountain’s face
an awkward silence lasted a minute
very well, the monkey said
if you are not satisfied
i suggest you crawl under the wide blue sky
or otherwise run and hide
with that the monkey took his leave
and frolicked across the earth
the mountain stayed right where he was
because he was cursed from birth
