Hypnotic

lose usual fear...
hypnotized by their hugh size...
their striking colors...

slither- slow- entwine...
hissing in the enclosure…
snake charm dance at zoo...

press face to the glass…
so thankful not in my grass…
they bite in a flash…




2-10-17
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February 12, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Well Done Cheryl. Really good description. My husband has an Amazonian Tree Boa. They are known for their foul disposition. Not my fave animal. I prefer our cats and dogs. God Bless and thanks for the kind words on my "Give Me Your Heart". JB
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February 12, 2017 at 6:38 PM
Thanks so much for kind comment and visit Judy; and hope your husband keeps close tabs on his Tree Boa! I prefer dogs and cats too, btw, lol! God bless you too enjoyed your Heart poem~Che :)
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February 10, 2017 at 7:55 PM
cheryl. that last one was cute with its rhyme and all. Loved that one!!
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February 11, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Thanks so much for kind comment and visit Andrea!~Che :)
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February 10, 2017 at 8:37 AM
Great imagery ... Very well written ...
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February 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Thank you so much for kind comment and visit Probir!~Che :)
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February 10, 2017 at 8:01 AM
Very descriptive!
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February 10, 2017 at 8:06 AM
Thanks for kind comment and visit Mike!~Che
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February 10, 2017 at 5:04 AM
Fabulous descriptive imagery Cheryl I like your string of haiku:-) hugs Jan xx
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February 10, 2017 at 6:58 AM
Thanks so much for kind comment and visit Jan! ~hugs Che xx
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February 9, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Very few snakes are poisonous to humans, without them we would be overrun with rodents and and insects. I like your poem. You draw a very vivid picture, Mrs Cheryl:) I just think they get a bad rap:( All are God's creatures:) and for the record, I'm glad they're not in my yard either:)
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February 10, 2017 at 6:57 AM
They do get a bad rap but theres something about them that gives me the heebies~glad they're not in your yard either although once in a while we do get a few here in Alabama…thanks for kind comment and visit Daniel!~Che :)
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