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Through a Dense Forest of the Western Ghats

On a hazy day, in the mid of the jungle
through the dense rain forest, we trek;
Where astounding waterfalls spread smoke
and the various birds sing melodious jingles

Swaying lofty trees filter the sunlight,
cause the shadowy effect inside ;
They do sieve worldly sounds and impure air
and so the serene surreal ambience stays there

The recent rains flattened some tall trees
but equally granted the unique mushrooms;
Though the route is really tough and rough
the fragrance of the fresh rains embrace

Those lush green fungi on the rocks
do try too hard to block our walk;
Rustling the leaves, snakes move to bush,
discerning the scene, the poor rats ambush 

Oops, these leaches suck my blood
and my shoes often stuck in the mud;
Our signposts are those largest footprints
 of the giant elephants and trails of these tiny ants

Dreamlike journey it is, to meet imaginary animals;
Our target is to encounter those ethereal creatures
that we often hear and see in comics and animation films
but other than those animals we have seen so many things

Lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr,
Great hornbill, Indian Giant squirrels
and the other colorful birds that are rare
look cuter than those unreal creatures

Trancelike travel inside the jungle
make us behold the real beauties;
Finally reached the plain grass land,
where the sun leers amid the blue screen.

The footsteps we trace, not just taken us to the plain
The tranquillity they offer, help us perceive the heaven
It's the great hike that raises our energy levels
It's the toughest trek that weakens our stress devil

May 26 2021

For the contest Writing prompt- dreamlike by Constance La France

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Date: 6/3/2021 8:07:00 AM
Supraja, great story and imagery. Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/4/2021 10:16:00 PM
Thank you so much...
Date: 6/3/2021 2:04:00 AM
Congrats for your fine placement. Hugs.
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Date: 6/4/2021 10:16:00 PM
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Date: 6/2/2021 3:12:00 PM
Supraja, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Dreamlike - Challenge, love - Constance
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Date: 6/4/2021 10:16:00 PM
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Date: 6/2/2021 2:51:00 PM
Very descriptive writing that paints a vivid picture with words.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/4/2021 10:15:00 PM
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Date: 6/2/2021 12:05:00 PM
Wonderful. Congratulations!
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/4/2021 10:15:00 PM
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Date: 5/30/2021 12:23:00 PM
Creative and descriptive work you have penned in this one. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go for the contest. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/4/2021 10:15:00 PM
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Date: 5/26/2021 12:24:00 PM
An exploration of nature's marvels while admiring its stunning beauty and listening to its melodious song, dearest Supraja. A marvel of a poem. Good luck with the contest. Hugs xxx
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 5/26/2021 10:36:00 PM
Thank you so much... Glad you liked it...
Date: 5/26/2021 11:16:00 AM
Delightful journey--it was such a joy to reminisce in your hues, Supraja. Much beauty in the foothills and prairies you describe. Excellent write. It has to be a great win!
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 5/26/2021 10:35:00 PM
Thank you so much... Glad you liked it...
Date: 5/26/2021 10:17:00 AM
Great images. True?
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 5/26/2021 10:35:00 PM
Thank you so much... No!!! But it's my dream and wish to trek through a forest especially one in the western ghats...
Date: 5/26/2021 8:28:00 AM
So full of imagery. I loved this poem. Might read it again.
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Date: 5/26/2021 10:33:00 PM
Thank you so much... Glad you liked it...

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