Snake In a Lake
Was it a mistake?
To swim with a snake in a lake?
Could we enjoy a leisurely swim?
Can I make a friend out of him?
I see his fangs and his flicking tongue,
Just as our swim begun,
Will he have fun and let me be,
Or will he turn and strike me?
I brought a towel for us to sun on,
I hope this doesn’t go wrong,
What do I look down and see?
That snake chewing on me.
I just wanted a swim,
He with me and I with him.
I can’t tell you how bad I felt,
When I made that snake into a belt.
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