Poem Comparison: A Bear And A Gorilla

There’s an old saying that always stuck with me throughout my life. Never judge a book by its cover. It’s a great saying because as I got older it became more and more relevant to my life. Yet, besides in my life, it is also very relevant in this poetry essay. I say this because the two animals that we are dealing with can easily be judged. A bear and a gorilla, not the most two happy go lucky animals. Although, you must take the time to actually understand them first.

Now, the reason I chose the gorilla as my animal is because I feel that it is very similar to me when it comes to our characteristics. We are both very willing and caring. Yet, you may look at us and think that we don’t necessarily hold these characteristics. Now, that could come from people being one minded and not trying to see the other side of someone or something. It could also depend on which side of us we show. We have to make sure we show an equal amount of characteristics. It may be easier said than done, but it is very possible. That’s one of the main reason why people have a negative depiction of a gorilla, because they don’t see the caring and giving side of it. That’s exactly why balance is so important in this situation.
I wanted to pick an animal that could relate to me and also relate the bear in this poem. Which brings me to my next point, the bear and the gorilla are alike in many ways. One of the main things that they have in common is their determination and their drive to provide for their families. “Breathing at my side, that heavy animal,” This quote is a great explanation of how these two animals can be perceived. As a heavy beast sleeping with so much power that someone can feel it hitting