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Hidden In Grass

I started to walk in tall grass, alas, a snake hides there and I cannot pass. Slithery, slimy, awful, shoddy RUN! instead, I look at snake's body. A tiny snake rests beside its mom, they're enjoying a warm, sunshine calm. And look! Perfect diamonds on mom's back in lovely shades of green with a black. Her eyes, as she locks mine in her glance, blaze coral fire, the green they enhance. Perhaps we should give Nature regard; not confine it to evergreen yard. I learned a bit on afternoon stroll, hidden creatures we should extol Snake and I each understood our place in Nature's garden and Human race. March 26, 2023 for "In the Grass" poetry contest by Anthony Biaanco

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/31/2023 8:35:00 PM

I've written a few poem about snakes I experienced as a boy living in he country or working in the garden. All were nonpoisonous. Still I find them creepy creatures with a bad reputation that goes way back in time. Enjoyed the read. / Maurice

Ann Peck
Date: 4/9/2023 3:58:00 PM

Well, I actually did have a coiled rattler 2 feet from my back door. I had to go past her to get my dogs in. She was raised up to strike, but I got inside. Our eyes met and she slithered off without striking. whew! Thanks for commenting!

Valsa George

Date: 3/27/2023 10:31:00 PM

Everything has a place in Nature. Each one is created with a purpose. Initially though the snake created fear in you, as you watched it closely, your fear gave way to a kind of awe. Well done, Ann. All the Best!

Ann Peck
Date: 3/29/2023 9:51:00 AM

Thanks, Valsa. I try to give the wild respect, and hope they do the same with me. :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/27/2023 10:43:00 AM

Quite a different take on the misunderstood snake (though not one of my favorite animals) Hope it's a winner for you~

Ann Peck
Date: 3/28/2023 2:20:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle. I did have an encounter with a coiled rattler 2 feet from my back door. We locked eyes and she slithered away. I was dumb but lucky. :)