Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Guard Duty  - LP Zoo

I am a meerkat and I do

My duty as a stand up guard

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,

Where guard duty's not all that hard.

In the wild we always must be

On guard for any dangers that

Threaten the meerkat colony.

While the Zoo's a safe habitat,

Each still takes a sentinel turn,

Because it is an instinct and,

Though there is no real threat concern,

My duty is to take a stand.

I mainly guard for the "intrude"

Of a keeper coming with food.