Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 First Out - LP Zoo

I am a Japanese macaque.

I'm known as a snow monkey too.

And I'm always on the fast track

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.

When fresh snow does begin to fall,

One sure fact to count on is that

I will be the first one of all

Seen in the outside habitat

To welcome in the falling snow.

My fur coat keeps me warm enough

To bear the cold, and I'm gung ho,

Surrounded by the new white stuff.

Other snow monkeys will come out

To join me in snow fun no doubt.