Amazon. You are a beautiful beast.
Promenading from your canopy
Trees that aren’t content with an earthly stint
But stretch high and wide
Where sun and sky collide
Amazon. You are a beautiful beast.

Your indigenous children, strong and lean
Rise to call you blessed indeed
Feet that are wide and sure
Their stride bold and secure
Amazon mother. You are a beautiful beast.
Culture old and tried
Simplicity unrefined
Food of the tree and of the ground
Fish from the river found
Enough for all to eat
Space for all to have a seat
Welcome guest and stranger alike
Amazon. Seductress of perplexity’s night
You are a beautiful beast

In your quiet I found reprise
In your depths I did sleep
In your rain I bathed
Rare was the breeze
But constant was the serenade of teeming topiary
Your promontories challenged me

Rigid rocks
lengthy vinery stalks
Like beautiful long dreadlocks
Flowing down the back of the jungle queen
Amazon. You are a beautiful beast
Underneath your moon lit empyrean
My soul reflects on the last time I’d seen him

A glimpse of a former self
Feelings of emotions felt
Pain
Hurt
Fear
Regret
All lost in your gentle caress
I’ll cherish our forbidden kiss
Until I return to take the trip
Up the river
And through your caves
Navigating your exacting maze

To experience you once is never enough
No matter how harsh, how sharp, how rough
Until then I have my memories
At the very least
Until I’m held again by Amazon
For she is a beautiful beast
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