The Jungle

Burning eyes pierce the darkest night; injecting fear into black air. Their power lends, so much fright, To anyone who ventures there. Swirling shadows play about and whispers through the plants. Trees bend and bow, to call straight out, the warning in advance. The darkest shadow walks nearby; it watches everything. Sight unseen, a guttural cry, from the jungle, rings. Beware the Panther’s hunger pains; just run before you end up maimed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cholt Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 11:56 AM
Your words are alive with atmosphere and suspense. Nicely written.
Kiser Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Oh good, thanks so much.
Pandit Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 7:09 AM
Aptly described..the sights and sounds of darkest night..the jungle speaks in your poem, MLK.
Kiser Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Good, I was hoping that it would speak; thanks Vijay.
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