A Snail

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spirally coiled shell
     crawling across the sidewalk
           two tiny feelers

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/29/2025 5:44:00 AM

Interesting creatures. Thi one looks to be a fair size. I knew someone who had a pet Giant African snail ~ it was huge !

Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:16:00 PM

Sorry I missed this comment, Line. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2025 8:50:00 PM

This is a cute ku, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2025 12:07:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Andrea. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/22/2025 11:07:00 AM

Not all creatures are what most would call beautiful but curious, yes! Seems an arduous journey.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/27/2025 4:56:00 PM

I agree, curious is a great descriptive word for some, Kim Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 6/20/2025 9:57:00 PM

Cute- :)

Bill Baker
Date: 6/21/2025 10:06:00 AM

Thanks, Paige. Tex