The Entertainers Gathered

The entertainers gathered
Wearing white makeup
And brightly colored wigs
To watch a dancing monkey
Twirl batons, clap symbols
And dance across a high wire
For his final act, a drama
A heartfelt monolog
Pleading for his freedom
From their circus act
To return to the jungle
His home, his native habitat
The entertainers gestured
Some appeared to laugh
Others crying painted tears
As they placed the dancing monkey
In his monkey cage
They told him his confinement
Had the prettiest curtains on the stage