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Serpent Sway

Observe the movements of a serpent, see how it moves on the ground It never moves in a straight line; always left to right, right to left Like a crooked S That crooked walk is the serpent sway --- never gonna come straight, that ain't the serpent way All I know, is what the Holy Bible say: don't turn aside to the right hand or to the left Walk the straight and narrow path ... stay spiritually deft The serpent sway is the crooked walk, shifting right to left, then left to right Changing the truth is how the wicked talk The crooked walk is the serpent sway ... never gonna come at you straight, so don't learn to walk that way Don't be a snake in the grass, okay!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 1/4/2017 11:47:00 AM
I totally get this amazing poem with a wonderful message, Freddie.
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Date: 12/27/2016 12:16:00 AM
Superb! The imagery, satire, message, just everything is amazing. Well written yet again, my friend.
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Date: 12/26/2016 4:42:00 PM
Hi Freddie, These are some wise words with good advice. Your poems always stand out because they are centered around what you hold true. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/26/2016 7:52:00 AM
Have seen some in the grass living in the south giving me the heebie jeebies!! Good one with a really good message Freddie!:)
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Date: 12/26/2016 6:17:00 AM
Highly readable write ... straight metaphors like difficult straight path ... without much math ... enjoyed much ...
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Date: 12/26/2016 3:14:00 AM
Your ending made me smile Freddie. Your metaphors in this piece stand out and are of value. I certainly relate to the middle road. A great poem my friend. Happy holidays! ; ) 7
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