Interview With a Coiled Snake

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The Interview

Contest Judged: 8/10/2023 9:29:00 PM
Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco

9th Place

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In a whimsical world, where riddles take flight I found myself in an enchanted light A serpentine whisper, soft as the wind To a coiled snake, it drew me in In shadows deep, where secrets hide An interview with a snake I tried Coiled and poised, its eyes did gleam A creature ancient, from a distant dream “Good day” said the snake, with a glint in his eye "An interview for you, I surely will try. I have a tale to tell, a curious quest Of secrets untold, and you’re my honored guest.” I inquired of its secrets, of life’s hidden art And it began to unwind, ready to impart “Listen closely,” it hissed with a whispering tone “For truths lie in places where fear is unknown." The snake spoke of cycles, of rebirth and change How shedding old skin brings growth in its range Its venomous words, a potent elixir Unveiling the depths of existence’s mixture I learned of balance, of yin and yang’s grace Of how opposites merge, in an intricate embrace With every question it slithered and curled Revealing secrets that unraveled the world The serpent’s wisdom flowed through my veins As I understood, I was shedding old chains From ancient myths to the stars up above It showed me the connections, the tapestry of love As the interview ended, I felt transformed Enlightened and humbled, my mind reformed For within the coiled snake, a universe I found An interview divine, in wisdom profound