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J With Four Options Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date written: 08/03/2025

"Lost, in a fight for survival, a man refuses to succumb to a harsh wilderness."  - quote by poet.

    A great aerial adventure comes to 
A harrowing end for one man.
His hot air balloon malfunctions;
It comes crashing down in the middle 
        Of a vast sea of trees.

    He is quite fortunate to be alive, 
But sustained injuries in the crash.
He shot his flare gun up in the air;
The only one in his possession.
        T'was all for naught. Now what?

    He has combed through the crash site 
For his dislocated phone in vain.
Rainy jungle, untamed; It's no place to wait 
For rescue. Wild animals roam here;
        It teems with insects and snakes, too.

    On the move with a badly broken leg,
He beats his way through the undergrowth 
Back to civilization. Danger lurks 
In every corner, but with strong faith 
        And resourcefulness, he pushes forward...

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Date: 8/21/2025 2:37:00 AM
Great ending! Congratulations Edward
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/21/2025 9:15:00 AM
Thank you so much, Terry:-)
Date: 8/19/2025 9:20:00 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my J With Four Options contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned and I love the quote, Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/21/2025 9:14:00 AM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most obliged.
Date: 8/19/2025 11:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Jungle Untamed" write/story and quote. Guess one does Not know what they would do until in this place. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/21/2025 9:13:00 AM
Thank you very much, Paula:-)
Date: 8/10/2025 8:49:00 PM
This sounds so real. If a person, by accident happens to end up in a wild forest, all he can think of is a way of imminent escape. Though the atmosphere is frightening, he hasn't lost hope and he resiliently pushes forward. Beautiful poem. All the Best dear Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/11/2025 10:58:00 AM
Thank you very much, Valsa:-)
Date: 8/3/2025 9:04:00 AM
Many have encountered and survived in such untamed jungles in times of war and peace. Your telling of the plight was done very well, Edward... when one lost can find his way in more ways than one.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/3/2025 1:04:00 PM
Thank you very much, Lin:-) I really like the "against all odds" type of situations. Very inspirational.

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