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Trouble, trouble in the mown rye! Sneaky snakes slither round and by, silently squeezing through rubble in the mown rye, trouble, trouble! Sneaky snakes eat rats in the field, mice and bugs that damage the yield. Common problems farmers must beat. Rats in the field, sneaky snakes eat. Friendship extends to snakes today. Sneaky snakes are welcome to stay. Sneaky snakes are the farmers' friends. To snakes today, friendship extends. Give thanks, give thanks to sneaky snakes! The farmers' friends that up the stakes keeping deeds away from the banks! To sneaky snakes give thanks, give thanks!

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/3/2022 7:01:00 AM

Snakes can be creepy creatures, but they do keep other pests away... Congratulations on your placement with this enlightening poem! Great work, Linda!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/3/2022 8:23:00 AM

Many thanks Kelly. I appreciate your visit and congrats :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/21/2022 1:02:00 PM

Okay, Linda, I have to say snakes give me the creeps BUT you did a wonderful job turning their sneakiness into a silver lining. This poem has a great cadence! Congratulations on your win. Blessings!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/22/2022 5:39:00 AM

teehee Sam. With that, I thank you for the positive words about my sneaky poem. LOL

Paul Callus

Date: 10/21/2022 7:05:00 AM

Snakes might not be liked by many, but they too have a part to play in nature's everyday life. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/21/2022 7:11:00 AM

Good afternoon Paul. I don't fear them, but I do respect them. :) Thanks for the visit and kind comments :))

John Gondolf

Date: 10/21/2022 5:56:00 AM

True, we need the snakes to keep our ecosystem in balance, but I'd rather just not see them. I've tussled with too many water moccasins in my time. Nicely penned, Linda, congrats on your win. John

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/21/2022 7:02:00 AM

Hi John. The first dangerous snakes I encountered as a child in West Texas were rattlesnakes, but the water moccasins were second on the list. Lots of them tried to steal fish we'd catch down at the creek. :) Thanks for the visit and comment! :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/20/2022 5:08:00 PM

Linda, CONGRATS on your win with this skillfully written, creative poem. I'm scared of snakes!! Janice

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/21/2022 7:00:00 AM

Thanks Janice. I worked in a retirement home for a while and I met a retired school teacher (afraid of snakes) who would visit her mom regularly. She once told me she would have to keep coming back until she learned to love snakes. I wonder...

Constance La France

Date: 10/20/2022 3:56:00 PM

Linda, not a big fan of snakes but great write and congratulations on your win in Emile's contest, blessings

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/21/2022 6:56:00 AM

Many thanks Constance. I appreciate your read and comment, especially since you're not a fan of the topic. :)

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/20/2022 1:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your poem having been placed on Emile's winning list, Linda.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/20/2022 2:16:00 PM

Thank you Jenna. I always appreciate your words on my work. I can only get better if I hear a positive critique :)) Linda

Speaks Volumes

Date: 10/20/2022 12:28:00 PM

Linda this was better than mine .. I really loved it. Congrats. I was sure those sneaky snakes would win it for you.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 10/21/2022 10:50:00 PM

I was in awe of this one from my first reading it, when you posted it. Clever and topical. I am keeping a copy to read again at a later date.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/20/2022 2:15:00 PM

No better, no worse Wendy, just different. :) Yours was superb! I would find it exceptionally difficult to judge some of these contests. :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/20/2022 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations Linda! Your poem earned you a distinguished place in my contest. This form is very challenging and tough to judge, but your poem made my list, very well done my friend, Emile.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/20/2022 2:14:00 PM

Thank you Emile. It pleases me greatly that I made your list. :) Many thanks for the opportunity! Linda

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/28/2022 9:33:00 PM

Excellent poem Linda. Such a strict criteria, yet your poem read effortlessly. Snakes have gone up in my estimation. Good Luck.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/29/2022 5:36:00 AM

Hi Wendy. Hope you are well today. I'm glad it flows as intended. :) Thanks for visiting and commenting on my ode to sneaky snakes. :) Linda

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/18/2022 7:57:00 PM

Oh wow, a dedication to snakes, personally i don't like them, (Scared of them) But one of the things i love about soup is the learning curve in poetry, and your poem fit the bill perfect.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/19/2022 7:01:00 AM

I'm pleased by your visit and comments Harry. Have a good day! Linda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/18/2022 9:04:00 AM

yes, the non poisonous ones are just fine with me. haha. Good one!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 10:22:00 AM

teehee Andrea. Thanks for dropping by and commenting! Linda

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/18/2022 7:51:00 AM

Oh! I can vividly see the usefulness of snakes through your well-expressed muse, making me thankful to the Lord for such creature... thanks for sharing. Thanks likewise for your constant uplifting comments. God bless you.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 8:49:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit Beata. The Lord put all creatures on earth for a purpose. I appreciate your comments here and on your page, that are spiritually uplifting. Linda

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/18/2022 2:47:00 AM

Ah, I have thought I would like to see a gopher snake to sneakily munch on the mouse I saw in my backyard a couple of days ago...but only nice helpful snakes mind you!! Fun poem, we can be thankful for the good they do!!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 6:55:00 AM

Many helpful snakes around. Thanks for stopping by BJ :) Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/17/2022 9:52:00 PM

Never would have 'thunk' to 'thank' a snake -- without this one, laf. I think I'll say Thank YOU! :) gw

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 6:50:00 AM

And a thank you back gw :)) laf

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/17/2022 11:58:00 AM

Didn't know about them being farmers friends but where rats are concerned I can understand. Hope you're well Linda, just back from travelling again. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/17/2022 1:53:00 PM

Rodents and bugs can be voracious and ferocious in attacking crops. I'm glad you are home safely from your travels Tom. I love to travel! Linda

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/17/2022 9:15:00 AM

Vry well composed. Perfect alliteration. I hope to hear from you.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/17/2022 9:20:00 AM

Hello Victor. I am so happy you visited today! I'm glad you like my poem about the sneaky snakes :). Linda