“Rise of the Mammalians”

[Diablo]

A new dawn begins to appear beyond the skies
though few saw extinction bringing a meteoric rise.
The cenozoic survivors are first to seize on new hope —
as a period of triumph sees new forms of genera evolve.
Some species of rodents are beginning to flourish
in significant numbers along with our more primitive cousins.
Their limbs are becoming more handy to use
positioned in front of them for gathering fruit.
They adapt to their new environment and climates change
with a wide array of teeth, differing incisor shape.
As canines became elongated, they consumed plants for energy,
and minute brains grew larger in both mass and density.
The mammals kept increasing their populace through the times seismic shift
with their kind rising in numbers until they could climb, glide and swim.
Divided by their differences, yet united they’ll stand tall again
as life persists through all of them. The rise of the mammalians.

[Wuxia]

Nice. Had a Planet Of The Apes element to it. Only with mammalians. A short read, enjoyed it alot, worth taking the time to check it out.