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The Jungle Untamed

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30.07.2025
J with Four Options Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

- I wish my name was Jane ... and had a pretty swimsuit ... (Tarzan yell) - quote by poet The jungle waited with deep bated breath silence broken by a pack of howler monkeys In truth the jungle is never quiet morning sun shines through the leaves of the trees the air is filled with birdsong A sleepy sloth with movements as a slow motion movie Everyday routines for an effective new day Further into the jungle a predator stirs Muscles undulate under rosette-dotted fur A slender muscular jaguar moves gracefully First mission of the day with deadly grace The strongest will survive the law of the jungle It rumbles in the treetops elephants wander through dense foliage waving their huge ears- no trumpet sound Enigmatic giants in silent march The jungle changes at sunset don't dare stay here at night

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Joe Dimino

Date: 7/31/2025 11:27:00 AM

Mosquitoes love bathing suits:) Wonderful read, my friend. You brought the jumble alive for a very real moment. Natural environment shrinking...we need to preserve such wild beauty.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/31/2025 4:09:00 AM

An enjoyable poem, Anne-Lise; your imagery was intriguing, and your portrayal of the animals' motions in the jungle created a thrilling poem. Best wishes for the contest

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/31/2025 1:51:00 AM

A beautiful poem with contrasts so appropriate. Night and day are often different. I have one suggestion though. I'll put it in my soup mail. Best for a win.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/30/2025 10:06:00 PM

Loved this, some only come out night :)

Valsa George

Date: 7/30/2025 8:48:00 PM

The warning at the end is enough to illustrate how dangerous it is to be in an untamed jungle after sunset. Your poem is a beautiful and lively portrait of an untamed jungle. I am sure this is going to be a winner. Lovely write, dear Anne. Hugs

Bill Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 6:11:00 PM

A delightful read, Anne-Lise, your imagery was enticing and the descriptions of the movement of the animals in the jungle was engaging poetry, my friend. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your fine poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 5:32:00 PM

how totally engaging your words are, filled with delightful imagery and intensity. A great contest contender. Marvelous, simply marvelous, hugs, Sara

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/30/2025 2:50:00 PM

Love the quote, Tarzan is calling, you had me in a few words, voilà. Survival of the fittest. I can hear the crackling of the tree branches. Fact: Elephants get drunk off the figs! :) Faving__Anaya

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/30/2025 1:37:00 PM

LOL quote…so cute! … In truth, the jungle is never quiet… The jungle changes at sunset..don't dare stay here at night… Love the “rosette-dotted fur,” the sounds and movement, and the great pic you chose. Very nice, dear friend!

Paige Hind

Date: 7/30/2025 1:12:00 PM

Mysterious. Love the feeling, put me right there in your jungle poem!! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/30/2025 12:23:00 PM

I loved reading your wonderful write/quote. Great Picture... Love Both... I am working on my write for this contest. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away...........