Punky Monkey

Monkeying around

By Simon GeorgePublished about a year ago • 1 min read

Photo by Jamie Haughton on Unsplash

A naughty little monkey,

Who was feeling kinda punky,

Shaved his hair and dyed it red.

Now people stop and stare at his head,

And he’s feeling kinda hunky.

fact or fiction childrens poetry

About the Creator

Simon George

I write poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. In 2021, I published my debut book "The Truth Behind The Smile" a self-help guide for your mental health based on my personal experience with depression. Go check it out.

IG: @AuthorSimonGeorge

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