Welcome to the jungle,
Enjoy your stay.
The greenery will awe you,
As you find your way.
Look to the left,
And then to your right.
Why don't you take a break,
And enjoy the sight?
Such serenity,
Such a beautiful view.
The world's art,
On display for me and you.
My heart beat is still,
As I marvel at it all.
I got lost in the wonders,
Watching the waterfalls.
The picturesque wonders around,
So many new things to be found,
The beauty lies right there,
Among the sweet, calming sound.
The water lapping,
The birds singing their beautiful tunes,
Oh! This has me drawn to it,
And makes me never want to leave,
The foliage rustles,
As out appears a boar.
You watch in amazement,
As a lion emerges with a roar.
Shook to your bones,
You back away.
You feel your back hit a rock,
And then you fall into empty space.
The sky and the trees,
Swirl together,
You feel the summer breeze,
As you fall forever,
Lost in this euphoria.
You listen for the singing birds,
But they no longer can be heard.
Wind rushes past your ears,
As you fall down that hole.
You take a deep breath,
As you resume your role.
The echoes of the caverns,
The smell of the earth,
You feel yourself sinking,
Into its wide berth.
Then you open your eyes,
To see the dull colors of your room.
You realize it was all just,
Another dream from your mind's tomb.
Another lost world you can't reach,
A jungle you can only see in your dreams.
So, you attempt to close your eyes,
Again one last time,
Hoping that within the darkness,
That you may find,
That jungle once more.
You see nothing,
But hues of grey,
And sigh because,
It's already a new day.
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Afterthoughts
PoetryA collaborative collection of poems reflecting the inner workings of the human mind, challenges, musings, desires, and emotions. These poems contain some of the thoughts racing through our mind when we take a step back and reflect on ourselves. Som...
