Just an animal. Nothing more.
Come now! Compare IQ - a very high score.
Problem solving is galore.
Still, just an animal! Nothing more?

Just an animal. Nothing more!
Rose above the lower dominion floor.
At times, seen in the heavens to soar.
Still, just an animal! Nothing more?

Just an animal. Nothing more!
Introspection! Impossible to ignore.
Conclusion: Same as before.
Still, just an animal. Nothing more!

Just an animal! Nothing more?
Step outside. Analyze to the core.
Do reflections from time of yore.
Still, just an animal? Nothing more!

Just an animal. Nothing more.
Passing through death's door,
Looking up, some adore.
Still, just an animal. Nothing more.

Just an animal! Nothing more?
If that's mankind's score,
Why bother with the chore?
Still, just an animal! Nothing more?

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