Jungle Love

Jungle Love

A Poem by Samuel Dickens
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In a jungle juke joint, they're really jivin'!

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Down in darkest jungle, the Congo Club was hoppin’

Moving to that crazy beat, the dancers were be-boppin’

Who would dance with Helen, her hippo hips a’shakin’?

Only Melvin Monkey, (He had no fear of breakin’)

They did the mashed potato and frisky Charleston, too

Then set their feet ablaze and kicked away their shoes

Melvin started groovin’ to that funky jungle beat

And spun his dancing partner on her big ol’ hippo feet

Showin’ off his muscles, and manly monkey flare

Melvin tossed big Helen right up into the air

Not floating like a feather, but falling like a stone

Helen fell on Melvin, breaking all his bones

Dancing is ok, I guess, but love is all that matters

Now Melvin lies in traction while Helen peels his 'nanners

© 2020 Samuel Dickens


Author's Note

Samuel Dickens
I don't have a clue where this came from.

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Hey Sam. Ever listen to Louis Jordan? Well I think his spirit jumped into you when you were writing this. I really loved this and I think it's because every now and then I get a Louis Prima or a Muddy Waters or a Louis Jordan visit and write something completely silly and random and sit and wonder where the heck it came from. Great stuff. This is really so Louis Jordan-ish that I have no doubt you are a fan or his spirit possessed you. I love it!

Posted 14 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.




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I can hardly write, I am laughing so much, Sam! What a fantabulous poem you have crafted in Jungle Love! The perfect rhythm and rhyme, the depiction, the humour, the narration - simply amazing! I love this poem so v--e--r--y much and with a heart aching from laughing, I thank you for sharing, Sam. Truly superb...

Posted 3 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Months Ago

Thank you. I'm so glad you found it funny.
Mariej

3 Months Ago

I truly enjoyed it, Sam. Thank you again for sharing...
Love is when someone peels your nanners, true love is when they peel your grapes 😊
I don't know where it came from either Samuel, but I like it. 😊

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

2 Years Ago

Thanks, Lorry. Glad you like it.
Jungle dancing , I can’t even dance on a Ballroom lol, I used to like that old Rock n roll record , Jungle Rock , can’t think of the name

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

2 Years Ago

Thanks, Stuart. I can't think of it, either. After 11 pints of beer, I can dance. Sort of...
Stuart Munro

2 Years Ago

Jungle Rock by Hank Mizell ,,a fifties hit and in 1976
Fantastic ball of silliness here! I'm glad Helen Hippo and Melvin Monkey found true love, lol. This one really made me laugh.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Years Ago

Thank you. I'm so glad you found it funny.
Where ever it came from it is quite funny
There are a few sizeable souls around here that I would not enjoy landing on me
Enjoying your poems


Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

5 Years Ago

Thank you. Glad you like it.
I Wanted very much to read your poem after reading you wonderful stories. You really know how to spring a surprise on your readers. Poor Melvin!! I hope he completely recovered by now and ready for dancing again! Your poem is great just like your stories!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mrudula Rani

6 Years Ago

Reading your writings is always a delightful experience.
Laughing. Just laughing. Silliness at its finest:

"Now Melvin lies in traction while Helen peels his 'nanners"




Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

Thank you. Yes, I can be quite silly. (Got it from Dad)
So fun & funny & with a palpable jungle beat that carries thru-out! I LOVE THIS POEM!!! I love the playfulness, vivid word pictures, remembrances of different dances, it's all good. I love that the dancers are various animals, all well-portrayed with playfulness. Great job! *laughing*

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

8 Years Ago

Thank you. I'm glad it made you laugh.
Sounds like Old Jack Sprat and Mama Cass had a Congo meeting. L0L

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Kate.
Inspiration matters not, the product does. And the proof in the banana pudding.

I laughed at this one.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Kenneth. If it gave you a laugh, my goal is accomplished.
Kenneth The Poet

11 Years Ago

No problem at all.

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Samuel Dickens

Alma, AR



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Greetings, all. I'm a seventy-six year-old father of three sons who enjoys writing, art, music, motorcycles, cooking, and a few other things. From 1967 to 1988, I served in the US Navy, where I travel.. more..

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