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Chirps, croaks, twig cracks and rustling

Deepen forest quiet

Above leap monkey silhouettes

Bright, red tails catch the light

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Among tight-packed green foliage

Black shining eyes inquire,

White heart-shaped noses wrinkle

Curved, red tails sweetly bait

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Along thin dipping branches

Fruit tempt, just out of reach

Dark fingers stretch for treasures

Strong, red tails anchor weight

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Tiny forms cling closely

Bright faces cheek to cheek

Below broad, forking branches

Long, red tails intertwine   

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Near Mabamba Swamp

2017