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JamesMichael
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0 posted 2007-02-23 09:50 PM


In The Jungle Fever

Once while in Nigeria on a hunting expedition we
heard storys of personal items missing from the
possessions of men within the heat of the night.
They spoke of gun belts, aftershaves and colognes,
pictures of sweethearts and letters from home.
One leaders son was even missing his gun.
Believe me, I possessed no fear, but one night
a young jaguar to me alone did appear, whispering
the following words into my ear; "Follow me,
follow me into the delight of the night."
I quietly arose from my jungle bed, determined
to do as this young jaguar said, fascinated that
a jaguar could speak, and curious to what
my journey of the night would reap.
As we stole into the jungle, we approached a large
banyan tree, and again the jaguar said "Follow me."
As he crawled through a hole I entered also, by
removing my hat and stooping low.
Within was a lovely jungle beauty on display,
soaking in a hot tub in a leopard skin lingerie.
She spoke softly, to beckon me in, assuring me
soothingly that we could be friends.
All she desired of me was my crocodile belt,
While considering the exchange my muscles she felt.
It was in that moument that I awoke, in sweat in
my bed, with jungle fever throbing on my head.
By impulse I felt for my crocodile belt.
Just as I thought, my belt was gone, and in the
jungle lands of Nigeria, the jungle fever lives on.

JamesLee
23February
2007




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steavenr
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1 posted 2007-02-23 10:36 PM


well, then you never had a mother who would constantly warn, "and I suppose if a jaguar in a Nigerian jungle told you to follow him, you would?"     ...and as for the rest of your story, all I can say is...in your dreams, man, in your dreams...   seriously, though...completely enjoyed your flight into fantasy
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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2 posted 2007-02-24 05:32 AM


oh yes James... I loved this journey/dream of yours   RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Janette
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3 posted 2007-02-24 09:50 AM


"Follow me,
follow me into the delight of the night."

I did, I did, I did ... follow you ... and I am so very glad that I did.
BRAVO!  
This was a delightful read, and I was thoroughly captivated!
Do I have to give back the crocodile belt?  *wink wink*

always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown
4 posted 2007-02-24 10:18 AM


Wow! What a dream.
passing shadows
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5 posted 2007-02-24 11:32 AM


enjoyed this James
MGROVES
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6 posted 2007-02-25 12:40 PM


enjoyed this one james~

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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7 posted 2007-02-25 05:38 PM


How cool is this?  Very cool!  

miscellanea

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