Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

Interview With a Snake

Jim Stokes is at the Memphis Zoo.
He’s been assigned to interview
a Southern copperhead. A few
have scared him s _ _ _ less in the past.
Thank God this one’s behind thick glass!

Jim: Good, morning, Mr. Copperhead.

Snake: It’s Missss. Welcome to my abode.

Jim: You’re coiled as if to strike out. Why?
       I haven’t come to taunt or goad!
Snake: I’m used to being in strike mode.


Jim: How do you feel about your—uh, room?
       Do you ever feel mistreated 
       or deprived in that little tomb?

Snake: Cheesh! Now you’ve made me feel cheated.
       Till you came, I never felt defeated!


Jim: Sorry. Why not completely uncoil?
       Wouldn’t that feel good for a change?

Snake: Your taunting makes my cold blood boil.
        This interview is really strange.
        I’ll uncoil if my freedom you arrange!


Jim: How unrealistic can you be?
       I’m scared of you old wicked snakes.

Snake: (It strikes the glass) If I get free,
        I’ll find you even if it takes
        ten years. You know, glass sometimes breaks!


June 12, 2023

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Paula Goldsmith June 18, 2023 at 2:41 PM A fun/creative write. No snakes for me. I also did this one but no snake. Blessed Day............ Janice Canerdy June 21, 2023 at 7:04 PM Thanks so much, Paula. I'm scared half to death of snakes! Janice

Andrea Dietrich June 14, 2023 at 1:16 PM oh my, THIS is really good work. Wish I had thought to do ohe this way . Mine sucks by comparison. Janice Canerdy June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I seriously doubt that yours is bad. You didn't get where you are by writing bad poems! Janice :-)