V. Deepa Poet Free verse

My Spirit Animal-The Slippery Loathsome Creature

Every mid nights I stay partially awake..
Haunted by schizophrenic nightmares,
Detached from conscience,
Convulsed by delusions..
"Serpentine spirit" swings me into unimaginable
adventures and tries paralysing me..

I heard a serpent would come 
to prick us with venom only if we commit any sin..
But I haven't committed any..? i cogitate..!!
Then, later I verbally query before it could strike me..
To my astonishment I hear some charming music
behind the woods..
Someone comes to protect me 
by attempting to rip the fangs of spirits..

While I observe them keen,
dancing to the music being heard..
I understand something..
The fierce movements performed are in fact
to defend themselves..
I intricately watch without taking off my eyes 
as they hiss.. and hiss..and hiss..
After some time I voluntarily plunge myself 
to wriggle &dance falling on the floor for the pitch and rhythm..
Deep down i perceive strange feelings,
Assuming to be connected with these magical spirits.

Goes on this rhythmic cavort..
as I dwell and sway in the hallucinations untill dawn..
I would call this to be supramundane..
which exquisitely flourishes in my daily nights.

31-5-2020

~DEEPA~

Third place in the Contest.
Note: Spirit animal poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart.

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Constance La France June 12, 2020 at 12:03 PM V, congratulations on your win in my spirit contest with this wonderfully penned poem, actually one of my spirit animals is a snake, she stays coiled at my feet ready should any evil enter my space but otherwise she is tame as a house cat _Constance V. Deepa June 13, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thanks a lot mam.:-)I feel honoured by your graceful appreciation.I am glad you liked it.:-) Woh.. that's great to know that we share the same spirit animal.Though it's my imagination ,it sinks well with your words about snake.:-) Keep doing great works.Best wishes. Thankyou.Take care. Warm regards~Deepa:-)

Aditi Mishra June 8, 2020 at 8:58 AM Oh this is such an interesting and deep take on your spirit animal. also, unusual but framed in a poignant way. You write brilliantly Deepa. Congratulations on your win :) Much love and blessings V. Deepa June 9, 2020 at 1:22 AM Thankyou very much mam.:-) I am cherished to hear such lovable uplifting words from you.Thanks for the appreciation and encouragement.:-) Recieved your blessings too.:-) Take care.With love~Deepa