I Am an Ape

In a garden Stands a statue Of the man who won the war His expression Tender yearning Every nation near and far Oh, sad and ancient father, sweet as honey, tough as leather Running down the hill on Christmas day I am an ape I stand and wait A masterpiece A hairy beast I move so fast I take a chance Come up close I'm not a ghost Navigator When you wake up And you step outside your door Shoes and panties Washed and folded Taking off your dirty clothes This garden tells a story, amber close-up, faded glory Running through the streets on Christmas day I am an ape I stand and wait A masterpiece A hairy beast Try not to laugh Just take a chance I visited Inside your head If you trespass, In this garden To a place you should not go If you step out From the shadows See the city fall in awe I am an ape I stand and wait A masterpiece A hairy beast No need to hide Come inside I will not last I too shall pass