Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb While walking through the bush one day Hot sun burning the planet to a cinder I happened upon a black mamba snake When I say “happened upon” I mean stepped upon The creature had no legs or toes or shoes It knocked me off my feet with one swift strike Signs all over nature read, “Do Not Disturb” If only I could read I would have read them Instead I’m feeling a little woozy Thinking about a nap Perhaps a cracker with some tea would perk me up With luck I might make it to supper by three Or the cemetery