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!

[Angi]

Ha! I could picture Helen shaking her *ss! True love. ~sigh~ I don't care where it comes from, just keep the spigot cranked! Always love it when you make me laugh, Sam! Angi~

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Angi.

[dw817]

Wow ! That must be why they call it break dancing ? Cause so done broked everything in him - and yah she better peel his nanners and other stuff affers all that ! :)

I head of the mashed potato dance from Disney's cartoon show, "The Replacements."

Do you really lie on your back to do it ?

[Samuel Dickens]

I just wouldn't know, dw. Glad you liked it.

[dw817]

Aww c'mon ! I thought you were one of those fellers that hadda chance to see it all - the great poodle skirts, the long tail-fin cars, the short skirt era (MAN did I totally miss out on that one), drain-pipe trousers for the dudes, and the Sock-Hops ! :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Oh, yeah, that. Sure I did. Just had a brain fart.

[dw817]

Ahhm ... ?? ... Ok, hadn't heard of that term - ahhm - *speechless* :D

[Samuel Dickens]

My synapses misfired.

[dw817]

There ya go ! I've got this crazy dance I can still do. I need really busy techno rock music to do it right. Last time I was with the club with Chris, I guess that was a month ago, I did it there.

It's my own dance step. You step forward, swing left foot ahead, twirl counter-clockwise, swing arms up, bend way down so your back leg is perfectly straight and diagonal, swing arms back, turn back clockwise so you are facing forward again, pull up, right toe crosses left in front, then in back, widen stance, elbows touching chest, arms up, palms up, thumbs out, straddle legs, straighten back, shake your bootie, close your eyes, and bite your bottom lip jerk head over your right shoulder, then you repeat it in mirrored motion. It looks really cool too when ya do it ! Chris would call me the 'cricket' at the club. :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Help, I need a chiropractor!

[dw817]

Aww c'mon, ya can be my dance partner, it's easy ! *Evil Grin !*

[Rogue]

Clue or not, this was a really fun piece, Sam!
What's a few broken bones when it comes to love and 'nanners? :D

Whimsical folly. :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Glad you enjoy my silliness.

[Michael G.]

This is very fun loving. I don't know where it came from either; but, I would hope it keeps on coming. Great write, Sam!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Michael!

[Renée]

lol !! What a delightful sight you created! I would say it was hidden between the bananas in produce and cocoa puff section of your mind ! lol A delight TY !

[Judy Ponceby]

OMG!!! This is awesome Sam!! Great rhythm and rhyme and what a fun visual poem! Poor Melvin, hope he's up getting his moves on again soon! :) LOL Love this.

[Murtuza]

Haha... I really enjoyed reading this one!
Very entertaining indeed :)

[Christy Sargent]

Ha ha ha ha...............
I've seen things like this on America's Funny Home Vidios. The "dancing mishaps." Yuk, yuk! Poor guy. C.

[ice]

LOL...I know where it came from..from the comic that lives in your heart.
Fun stuff...... :-)

[mamabear]

I absolutely love this poem, it is brilliant. Well done Sam.
You have put a smile on my face, thank you.

Love

Mamabear