Part 10 | The Monkey

Night Falls.  Heavy on Miracle Mile
Complex of wonderment
Apartments.  Motion picture studios
The Grove.  La Brea Tar Pits
Yet.  Nestled in the center of it all
LACMA.  Los Angeles County Museum of Art
White rock facade.  Sculpture riddled grounds
Notably.  Street lamps.  Carefully curated
Varying heights.  Abundance of styles
Glowing.  Bright
Bright against darkened skies
Chris Burden’s 
Urban Light

Flicker.  Bulb dies
Casts shadow.  Unease
Amongst towering symmetry
Electrician arrives.  Spare bulb in tow
Climbs ladder.  Falls short
I offer assistance.  Ascending.  Replacing dead glass

Light shines.  Translucent figure appears
Leaping.  Post to post
Swift.  Primal.  Gripping.  Hands and feet
Forcefully pushing off.  Catching the next
Finally.  Landing
Tail long.  Swaying from furred body
The Monkey

She speaks

“Quite far.  You have come
Impressive.  Your dedication
I must give you thanks.  Lighting my urban jungle
You just may have what it takes to complete Poseidon’s Quest
Go now.  Southbound
A royal ship awaits.  Never to traverse the seas again
Forever nested.  In her harbored home
Venture on.  Seek out
The Sea Lion”