Jambo The Gorilla (True Story) Comments
This is based on a true story from the 80's which hit the news. I was 15 when I wrote it. Jambo became famous Aug 31,1986 when 5 yr old Levan Merrit fell into Jambos base and became unconcious. Jambo stood guard protectively over the boy until he was rescued. The media dispelled the myth of Jambo as fearsome, like King Kong. Jambo was found dead on Sept 16 1992, my daughters 1st birthday. He now has a biography and is known as the gentle giant. (See wikipedia)
Heres my poem.
I sat in my compound sad and depressed
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So you were a caring person even at this tender age, I think that the feeling in this says even more than the words put to paper Well done, YOU'RE A STAR! ! ! Love duncan X
That's a heartfelt touchintg poem, it's so sad how people have this immage of King King being evil, him and Jambo were just missunderstood. Jambo wanted to care for the boy and King Kong was only scared and homesick. Never give up writing Lisa. Best wishes Marissa: -)
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7/20/2025 12:28:58 PM # 1.0.0
Another great write, Lisa, written when you were young! I like the subject.... Love, Fran xx