In the Jungle

They trekked to another part of the jungle to find a
Way out, Judy seemed  out of breath
As they clawed their way
Through thick vegetation on that  hot day
Would they survive?

For lunch they would share a tuna sandwich
The sky was starting to turn gray
They figured they were somewhere in the Amazon
 When the going gets tough, the tough get going
There were tears and fears and doubts 

In their eyes you could see they were weak
Surviving did matter- but time was running out and
Rations were sparse
Exhausted and running on empty
They heard the thunder as the sky opened up
.....  then they saw the village up ahead
They would survive after all...miracles do happen
                                   
                                            6-1-2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 6/13/2012 5:32:00 PM
So you changed to a different contest instead of the mish mash one? Just reading what Brittany said below here. I like how you end it with us having to guess about what you see.
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Joseph May
Date: 6/13/2012 7:35:00 PM
I did a different poem for the same contest...but on second thought maybe I should have stuck with this one...
Date: 6/4/2012 7:35:00 PM
I figured this was for the Mish-Mash contest. The challenge must have been fun! Cool palindrome and good job staying on topic <3
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Joseph May
Date: 6/4/2012 7:46:00 PM
I started out with this one Brittany..but ended up doing" It seemed like a dream" instead..
Date: 6/1/2012 8:54:00 PM
yes Andrea..I am trying the mish mash contest..
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Date: 6/1/2012 6:55:00 PM
Is this part of a much longer story? I can imagine them in Brazil or some other country in south america. A relief to see that opening come into view!!
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