navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #48 » Jungle Love
Open Poetry #48
Post A Reply Post New Topic Jungle Love Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869


0 posted 2012-11-15 01:34 PM



In the exotic jungle of love
within the candlelight flowers
and the forest of the rain
you were the hunter.
A hunter of the female species
preying upon the vulnerable.
You tracked with the final
destination of capture
in the cage of your ego.
Pounching into our hearts
like a cheetah when we least expected it
we were not just jungle wildflowers
under the canopy of stars
but you were the devils apple
after we tasted your love
we became delirious
in love with you.
We were not strangler vines
but sweet orchids upon a vine
inviting you into our hearts.
What were you afraid of?
You disappeared like a water lily
upon the River Amazon.
You were afraid of being captured
by the permanent scent of monogamy.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

© Copyright 2012 Victoria - All Rights Reserved
Ethern
Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 150
on a plane
1 posted 2012-11-15 01:44 PM


nice imagery

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2012-11-15 01:56 PM


A lot of men fit your very apt description of a scoundrel. I, myself, for a long time fell under that descriptive. Some of my past is filled with shame.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

3 posted 2012-11-15 02:32 PM


Thank you Ethern, I appreciate your nice comment.

Thank you Jerry,If they really loved you they can forgive you.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
4 posted 2012-11-17 09:50 AM


Ah yes, monogamy is any predators greatest fear.  Nice twist, having the hunter running in the end.

Michael  

Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

5 posted 2012-11-17 10:40 AM


Thank you Michael, yes the fear of being loved by only one, sad.

~V~

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
6 posted 2012-11-17 07:37 PM


Fine writing...James
Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

7 posted 2012-11-17 07:46 PM


Thank you for peeking in James.

~V~

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
8 posted 2012-11-17 09:48 PM


Really liked the way you did this...

Monogamy, the commitment to One, is the affirmation of love, and so called "fear of" is just a low class way of saying "I only "love" you enough to get you to join me in the boudoir.

j.

Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

9 posted 2012-11-18 09:01 AM


Im glad you enjoyed Jimmy. Nice to hear from you and btw I enjoyed your website last week when you had it posted.Your photos were beautiful.

~V~

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

EmmaRose
Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376
Midwest
10 posted 2012-11-18 08:36 PM


I enjoyed the setting and the feel to this
Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

11 posted 2012-11-19 08:00 AM


Thank you Emma for Peeking in.

~V~

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

JL
Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
12 posted 2012-11-19 10:52 AM


I think jwesley said it best.
Fits the "One-Way" personality.

Nice write.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
13 posted 2012-11-19 12:05 PM


How very descriptive of that "type".  Enjoyed your words!
Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

14 posted 2012-11-20 01:28 PM


Thank you JL and Honeybunch I appreciate your nice comments.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Pilgrimage
Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945
Texas, USA
15 posted 2012-11-20 04:27 PM


I like that 'scent of monogamy'. Effective.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Victoria
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Ascendant
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869

16 posted 2012-11-20 04:41 PM


Thank you Nan, yes It is a nice scent.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #48 » Jungle Love

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary