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!

[KAREN]

Very cute and entertaining! My kids at work will love this!

[An owl on the moon]

Totally groovin and funky write! You do have a very fun way with words, whether they be poems or stories. I don't know where this came from either, Sam, but I'm glad it found its way out of your head and onto the dance floor!

[Angel's Lady]

I was feeling the rhythm, too, Sam!

And even danced a little of that old soft shoe -- I remember when they would throw out a little sugar sand, and I remember too seeing 'Jed Clampett' buck dance from time to time...

Nicely done, dear friend.

[Stacey Watts]

Lol this was a fun little piece to start my morning off. I needed a good laugh. Very well written and a blast to read. I enjoyed it.