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04/09/25

Serpents, Scorpions, Owls

 

Contest by Sara Jama

SERPENTS: SCORPIONS : OWLS

              
                  Snakes sneak slow, spiral :
                  Startling !
                  Slender slim snake 
                  slips showing small shiny scales.
                  Serpents stare sharp stern,
                  simply swallow sometimes 
                  Sudden stunt !
                                                                         Species are reptiles

                Scorpions , so scary 
                showing strong sting
                 slip slide swift
                 shaking segmented tail :
                  Surprisingly scorpions 
                  give birth to live young
                  and carry it on back
                  till it feeds itself on its own.
                                                                                 Special style.

               Owls are clever, nocturnal,
               drowsy, tipsy in the morning,
               to sleep sound in day 
                  and wake up in evening.
                 Shrill whistle to call each other 
                is the secret signal.
               Expert to rotate neck completely on back :
                 Specific skill to possess !
                 Easy approach to catch poor prey 
                 or spot hidden invader .
                   White owl : beautiful.
                                                                            Pretty profile.
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