The Lost World in Poems. Chapter 1. Curupuri

Literary projects “1000 and one day with Poetry and Prose”, “Poems in two languages” and “Prose in Poetry” by Ksenia Mira “Odoroki: Science and Art”.

“The Lost World in Poems”. Chapter 1. “Curupuri”. Cycle of poems by Ksenia Mira based on the novel “The Lost World” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The Lost World in Poems

Chapter 1

Curupuri

Irish spirit burning sparkled -
So, my pure love to prove,
In adventures rush with all heart,
Soul and mind begin to move.
O, my God, what am I about it?
Where does this disaster starts?
From the place of famous scientist,
Challenger, professor’s cards.
That’s the game, who’s the smartest here,
Life goes on - so take a chance,
By the way, I know some hears,
He’s a fighter against the fans.
I’m reporter, bold like Great wall,
And the fierce of savant’s zeal
Be for me like evening moon stroll
Or for lion his next meal.
Not a winner, not a loser -
I am got this interview,
But I’m keeping ice on my bruise -
Let’s correct this point of view.
And so far so more uncommon.
We’re friends, but our talk...
It’s about Lost World phenomenon,
Not a nearer place to walk.
But more frightening than ever -
It’s the spirit of Lost World,
Like a dragon, hidden somewhere,
“Curupuri”, named this word.
“Here, see, it is sketch drawing,
An album from the Amazon.
Who’d you think for you I’m showing?
No, not this! Another form”
It’s a phantasmagoric picture:
Dozens spikes and tale with ram,
In some way a handsome creature,
“Stegosaurus, my son”.
“How it could be! What a joking!”
“Heh, okay, let’s see the bones”
And my fingers seeks some smoking -
It’s front page release and bounce.
“It is indian old story” -
Challenger has blinked his eye, -
“Forest manitou, the cause of worries,
Curupuri, I will find!”
Then, in confident and soft voice,
This scientific Hercules
Said - “Melone, you have a choice:
Check it out at the conference”.
We shook hands like we’re good fellows.
“No day boredom!” - said myself,
“Take equipment from the cellars -
The Lost World’s waiting, nature’s wealth!”
2022, Ksenia Mira