David Williams Poet Alliteration

Slippery Sloppery

A slippery sloppery slipping snail
Slithered slimed and slid on the floor
Feeling hurried harried hungry and helpless
As starlings screeched spiraled and saw
That slippery sloppery slipping snail
Who slithered slimed and slid on the floor
A fluttering of feathers fell frighteningly fast
Meant that slippery sloppery slipping snail
Who slithered slimed and slid was no more.

© DAW

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Sara Kendrick July 24, 2026 at 8:25 AM Congratulations on your poem being featured on homepage today. Way to go. Some simmering shiny alliterations aligned on the page. Sara K.

Funom Makama June 4, 2015 at 10:21 AM What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.

Scott Thirtyseven January 23, 2015 at 9:23 PM What a fabulous poem, a very enjoyable read.

Harry Horsman January 3, 2015 at 11:04 AM Oh this is good, would love to hear this read out,,,Happy New Year David to you and family...

Anne-Lise Andresen January 1, 2015 at 11:39 AM - David, a great poem !!!! - I wish you a Happy New Year !!!- oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler December 27, 2014 at 6:48 PM This reminded me of poems written by Shel Silverstein or Dr. Suess, but with a darker tone... I really enjoyed your unique and creative work, David. Very well done!

Arthur Vaso December 25, 2014 at 11:05 PM Creative, humorous, yet dark at the same time, great write Dave! Merry Christmas!!

Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2014 at 10:17 PM I love alliteration, and I was happy to hear from you... Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~

Nette Onclaud December 25, 2014 at 2:29 PM love the flow and message of this wonderful piece, david.. how are you?.. been a while!..merry Christmas with huggs!

Eve Roper December 25, 2014 at 7:50 AM 7 So funny! I love your poem,David. Blessings sir and a very Happy Merry Christmas

Joseph May December 25, 2014 at 6:38 AM Great alliteration .. Merry Christmas

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2014 at 2:10 PM Ha!! Just too slow, that poor slippery sloppery snail. A delightful one, David. Merry christmas to you.

David Fisher December 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM Excellent alliteration, David. I think I slobbered a little when reading it.

Jan Allison December 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM wonderful alliteration but such a sad ending for the snail - made me smile:-) Hugs Jan xxx