Jungle Love

In a jungle juke joint, they're really jivin'!

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

Author's Note

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

Reviews

[The Raven King]

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!

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Samuel...This is very clever and and even sexy (for hippos ha ha)... you have way of great imagination and the ability to put that in writing.... Kudos to you!!!
Merry Xmas!!
Warmly, B

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Betty. Glad you like it.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are welcome!!
Warmly, B

[FlatDaddy]

Sam, my good friend, what have you been smoking? It is clear something is seriously wrong here. This is simply you after your mind fell out while you were in the shower or your dog went rabid and bit you on the butt. Sam, this is stupid deliciousness very unlike the normal funniness we, your generally rapt audience have come to expect. Is this a symptom of holiday madness? Does your brain hurt? Has your typewriter gone berserk? Tell us, Sam. We, your adoring public want more -- but we now have no idea of what to expect. But if this IS from something you ingested, I have only one question: can you send some to me?

[Samuel Dickens]

When I wrote this thirteen years ago, I may have been taking something. Can't remember for sure what that might have been. If I can figure it out, I'll send some down to you via this armadillo that hangs out in my back yard. (He says he's got cousins in Austin)

[FlatDaddy]

Well, I'll keep a watch out for him or her or it or ...

[Randall]

Samuel, I love it, it has style and grace. I imagined it as if I were watching a black and white cartoon from the 1940s. The moment of your sanity touching your insanity.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Randall. Yes, an old black and white cartoon is just the fit.

[Mariej]

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...

[Samuel Dickens]

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

[Mariej]

I truly enjoyed it, Sam. Thank you again for sharing...

[Lorry]

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. 😊

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Lorry. Glad you like it.

[Stuart Munro]

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

[Samuel Dickens]

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

[Stuart Munro]

Jungle Rock by Hank Mizell ,,a fifties hit and in 1976

[SweetNutmeg]

Fantastic ball of silliness here! I'm glad Helen Hippo and Melvin Monkey found true love, lol. This one really made me laugh.

[Samuel Dickens]

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

[john l smith]

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

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. Glad you like it.

[Mrudula Rani]

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!

[Samuel Dickens]

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

[Mrudula Rani]

Reading your writings is always a delightful experience.

[Carol Cashes]

Laughing. Just laughing. Silliness at its finest:

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

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. Yes, I can be quite silly. (Got it from Dad)