Misguided Passion
(Mr. Snake falls in love with a garden hose)
I came out of hiding to explore
territory I'd never seen before.
I slithered up and over the hill;
everything was quiet and still.
I spotted you lying there,
coiled so perfect, skin so fair.
"Head over heels" at first sight.
Hold on baby, I'll be back tonight.
Just as I would have turned to go
your body moved, began to grow
and before my unbelieving eyes,
sputtering and spitting, began to rise.
A human appeared, held you fast;
moved you around, watering the grass.
I scurried away in rapid flight,
certain our love couldn’t be right.
Copyright © Cona Adams | Year Posted 2014
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