Running Wild

Running Wild

the big cat

is in a heap

asleep

in a jungle of thought

the King's mane

is slick gold

his eyes roar 

his pride

extends to territories

only imagined

as he sleeps

with his crown

just a few paws 

away

the prodigal lion

asleep

in a heap

of pride

with no other lions

anywhere to be found

his Disney world created

after he mated

elated

with himself

his eyes roar

he wants for

more and more and more.

erin-cilberto

11/17/2024

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The last three lines speak to me of greed. There is certain waring dictator who has sights on expanding his empire considerably. He had to be stopped. The situation is becoming increasingly dangerous. He, I see as King of the Jungle and he has plenty of nasty support. More than one possibility here j. WW3 I hope not. There is much talk in tv today.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Increasingly. Thank you, Chris...and I am hoping what you are...
j.

[Marie]

I know who the "King" is, dear J... As he sleeps he is counting the territories that he and his cohorts will conquer. This greedy king will stop at nothing, his greed demands more and more and more. His alliances are suspect to say the least. Doom is tangible in the air, even all the way over here and everybody is wondering what next. Can't be a step ahead of the king, alas. So we continue to ponder what our fate will be... WONDERFUL poem, dear J... Love the comparison of T. with The King of The Jungle though sadly, he is not worthy! Enjoyed reading this well crafted poem, and thank you for sharing it, dear J... Lovely work!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind and insightful words, Marie,
j.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, J...

[Desert Knave]

I have been watching a gold and white cat I called Mango outside my home, and I can easily see this being "Mango's Theme". I like it. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Mango must be a pretty cat....and I hope peaceful...
j.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

when we sleep, we allow our desires to run wild. in dreams we can pursue and become anything. when we wake up to a dirty reality, all our hopes begin to fade. except, we are desiring machines and we cannot help to want more and more and more. like the king of the jungle, we have everything yet still unsatisfied lost in a jungle of thoughts. brilliant.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like where you took this piece, Ern.
thank you for your insight.
j.

[redzone]

and in his desire to want more and more, there are a host of lions determined to dethrone him, working for the opening to chase him and his entire rule out of the kingdom. it is sometimes in seemingly strength, weaknesses are seen and acted on.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, redzone...
j.

[Pryde Foltz]

I found this quite witty. I am a Leo and of course there is my name and so I highly relate with lions.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Pryde,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

It's a Jungle out there... too many wild chances as He Roars...
we need to begin with law and order at the Border. Amen... Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

We need him to obey law and order as well.
thank you, Pat,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes... there is no perfect... reminds me of betting on Horses... some think it is a Sport of sorts. May your days be gentle and the Wind be kind. gently, Pat