the parrot squawks up in the trees
copying words and repeating them like an echo
the python slithers, swaying in the breeze
spots and then pounces on a gecko
the ant marches, carrying leaves on its back
birdsong sounds through the fauna
background music for the jaguar to attack
the humid air clings to everything like a sauna
the frogs are colorful but poisonous
the mosquitos swarm seeking blood
a beautiful paradise yet dangerous
beware of the pluff mud
the sunlight filters through the canopy
the river where the dolphins swim
where the sloths sleep in the dappled greenery
man must be careful if he comes on a whim
Challenge No. 25
Write a poem and use the rhyme scheme abab, cdcd.
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Scintillating Summer Suppositions
PoetryA collection of poetry based on the thoughts of an erratic, nearly sane bibliophile. --- Achievement Hunter - Poets Pub 2021 Summer Challenge End. 31 August 2021 Written exclusively on Wattpad.
