Eve Roper Poet Monoku

Life Or Death

I killed a rattlesnake Toby was barking at . 

10-12-2016




true story 

I was 35 on a camping trip with friends. Toby belonged to my friend Lavonia. After the incident was over she said,  ”I thought you were afraid of snakes.”  

Contest; Life or Death
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Stephen Pennell October 18, 2016 at 2:55 AM cripes , would have run a mile uk as only one poisonous snake , stephen Eve Roper October 18, 2016 at 9:21 AM When dangerous times arrive when it comes to someone else the brain forgets the danger Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2016 at 8:04 PM You overcame your fear by doing that, Eve. I enjoyed the little story you told us. Eve Roper October 18, 2016 at 9:22 AM Yes at the time . Hugs eve

Nette Onclaud October 15, 2016 at 2:28 AM great anecdote, eve...big congrats!..huggs

Alexis Y. October 15, 2016 at 12:44 AM Hi Eve, What a storty. I shudder to think about what I would in the that situation. I'm terrified of snakes. Congratulations on your win placement :-) Alexis

Sandra Haight October 14, 2016 at 6:39 PM What we will do to maintain life for ourselves and those we care about, Eve. Congratulations on your placement. Hugs, Sandra

Augustus Black October 14, 2016 at 6:25 AM Very terrific and handsome work. What a fine thought....

Probir Gupta October 13, 2016 at 6:08 AM Nicely done ... both the act and the One-liner ...