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Hidden In Grass

I started to walk in tall grass, alas,
a snake hides there and I cannot pass.
Slithery, slimy, awful, shoddy
RUN! instead, I look at snake's body.

A tiny snake rests beside its mom,
they're enjoying a warm, sunshine calm.
And look! Perfect diamonds on mom's back
in lovely shades of green with a black.

Her eyes, as she locks mine in her glance,
blaze coral fire, the green they enhance.
Perhaps we should give Nature regard;
not confine it to evergreen yard.

I learned a bit on afternoon stroll,
hidden creatures we should extol
Snake and I each understood our place
in Nature's garden and Human race.

March 26, 2023
for "In the Grass" poetry contest
by Anthony Biaanco

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 3/31/2023 8:35:00 PM I've written a few poem about snakes I experienced as a boy living in he country or working in the garden. All were nonpoisonous. Still I find them creepy creatures with a bad reputation that goes way back in time. Enjoyed the read. / Maurice Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 4/9/2023 3:58:00 PM Well, I actually did have a coiled rattler 2 feet from my back door. I had to go past her to get my dogs in. She was raised up to strike, but I got inside. Our eyes met and she slithered off without striking. whew! Thanks for commenting!

Valsa George Date: 3/27/2023 10:31:00 PM Everything has a place in Nature. Each one is created with a purpose. Initially though the snake created fear in you, as you watched it closely, your fear gave way to a kind of awe. Well done, Ann. All the Best! Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 3/29/2023 9:51:00 AM Thanks, Valsa. I try to give the wild respect, and hope they do the same with me. :)

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/27/2023 10:43:00 AM Quite a different take on the misunderstood snake (though not one of my favorite animals) Hope it's a winner for you~ Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 3/28/2023 2:20:00 PM Thanks, Michelle. I did have an encounter with a coiled rattler 2 feet from my back door. We locked eyes and she slithered away. I was dumb but lucky. :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/27/2023 1:29:00 AM Not all snakes are poisons. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 3/28/2023 2:12:00 PM True. Boas--the small kind--are quite gentle, until they're stressed. I just prefer my pet to be dog, cat or bird. :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/26/2023 6:41:00 PM You are far, far, far braver than I could ever hope to be, Ann! ~ Chicken-Man Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 3/26/2023 8:41:00 PM I'm a big chicken, too, Gershon. I just expect all animals to respect me like I respect them. I'm lucky she didn't strike.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 3/26/2023 12:24:00 PM Your creative poem is very nicely written, Ann. I enjoyed this account of wonder in the grass. Yours is an excellent contest entry. :) Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 3/26/2023 3:25:00 PM Thank you, Evelyn. :)