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' a Snake In the Grass ... ' 19th Senryu

‘ A Snake In The Grass … ’    19th Senryu



    A Snake In Tall Grass
Strikes, Bites and Cruelly Laughs …
     ‘ Did It Hurt’  It Asp
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ryerson Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Love this one, Moonbee... great last line! How 'bout some more senryus? (I asp) - Tim
Haick Avatar
September 28, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Hey MoonBee, Even though I don't like snakes, I think this Senryu is great! Grateful for the humor also! Ladybug12
Freeman Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 5:42 PM
When I see snakes in the grass, I try to stand still and let them pass,I like your witty Senryu, God bless Moses
Muzzey Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Hi MoonBee, very good senryu. That reminds me of the huge snake that I discovered in my grass. It's girth was almost 8", not sure what it was but it did't get a chance to bite. LOL Caryl
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September 27, 2009 at 5:02 AM
Hi MoonBee Youch, I can feel it ha! We don't have snakes here in Alaska but I know the lower 48 does. Watch out for them don't want cruelity to laugh....Wonderful Senyu. You have a way of making your poetry fun. Love reading you! Take care hun. Love Light Truth Patricia
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