Summary

"Jungle Gloaming" is a reflective poem by an author recounting a twilight experience in the Peruvian Amazon, weaving a narrative of nature's nocturnal awakening, the interconnectedness of life, and the ethereal presence of spirits, while also participating in the Never-Ending Poem challenge.

Abstract

The website presents a poetic response titled "Jungle Gloaming," where the author captures the essence of twilight in the Amazon rainforest. As darkness descends, the poem paints a vivid picture of the jungle coming alive with the sounds of creatures and the stirring of ancient spirits. The author shares personal encounters with the wild, describing a profound connection with the surrounding elements and a sense of unity with the universe. The narrative transitions from the observer's perspective to a more intimate engagement with the environment, culminating in a philosophical contemplation of existence. The poem concludes with an invitation to other poets to contribute to the Never-Ending Poem with a new theme of "Sunrise, a new day begins," while also providing links to more of the author's jungle adventures.

Opinions

The author conveys a deep reverence for the natural world, particularly the Amazon's nocturnal ecosystem.
There is a sense of mysticism and spirituality in the way the author perceives the presence of spirits within the jungle.
The poem reflects a personal transformation, as the author identifies with various creatures of the night, suggesting an empathetic and immersive experience.
The author emphasizes the interconnectedness of life, echoing the belief that individual existence is inseparable from the larger cosmos.
The invitation to continue the Never-Ending Poem demonstrates the author's commitment to community and collaboration within the poetic sphere.

Jungle Gloaming

Gloaming- a Never-Ending Poem Response

photo by the author, Madre de Dios, Peru

twilight falls in the jungle

the hazy heat softens

as creatures of the dark lazily open their eyes

the night sounds begin

frogs croak a chorus to lullaby me to sleep

animals camouflaged watch me only inches away

spirits live here spirits live everywhere drumming in the river it is their time to play

I am the boa constricting squeezing life out of me

I am the bat awakening in the shadows hunting for prey

I am the jaguar outside my tent waiting to kill me did he kill me? am I alive? or dreaming this dream this twilight dream dreaming myself into existence

stars start to twinkle overhead no city lights to dull them

they speak to me and reflect back that what I am that what I am not

as above so below as within so without

there is no me only all there is no all only me home

I drift off to sleep trusting that the sun will rise the river will flow the plants will whisper their secrets to me

when I open my eyes tomorrow

Many thanks to Dennett for inviting me to play with the Never-Ending Poem. Her quote prompt was Gloaming.

And now it’s my turn to invite 10 poets with a new prompt:

Sunrise, a new day begins

Come and join the dance!

Agnes Louis, Pablo Pereyra, Jack Herlocker, Jack Preston King, Suzanne V. Tanner, Sylvia Wohlfarth, Tre L. Loadholt, Thomas Plummer, Thomas Gaudex, Samantha Lazar

This is how it works: write a poem on my theme of Sunrise, a new day begins and then come up with a new prompt and tag 10 poets — tada, the Never-Ending Poem!

Thank you for reading! Read more of my jungle adventures here:

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