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The Snail

The little snail made his way across the walk Proudly carrying his brown house upon his back I stopped to watch him so slowly inch along Cringing at the sticky goo that marked his track I admit I smiled, thought him cute in his own way As he finally made his way into the flower garden Wondering if he even had a thought or two at all Or just ate my plants without my grudging pardon

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/3/2014 12:04:00 AM

this is really cute. I like what you had to say about the lowly snail.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/1/2014 5:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, I really found this snail tale adorable.

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/1/2014 3:13:00 PM

You tell a nice tale about one of God's interesting creations. I remember snails in my fish tank and snails in my backyard. I don't know if I would eat escargot. Nice job! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Daver Austin

Date: 10/1/2014 1:29:00 PM

I tell ya, Barb, these critters got no respect. This write is too cute to ruin with a violent squash Love, daver.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/1/2014 5:14:00 AM

Dropping again to congratulate you, Barb. This should have been placed higher

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 10/1/2014 9:44:00 AM

Thank you so much. I knew the snail would not attract much interest. lol.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 9/30/2014 11:31:00 PM

Very nice verses Barbara! For me snails are cute. Some folks even promote races with them in some cities. Seen some in you tube. It fun to watch them. Love and light! Xxx D.

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 10/1/2014 9:45:00 AM

thank you Dorian. I appreciate you stopping by my work. I think they are cute too. I guess that makes two of us., lol

Jan Allison

Date: 9/30/2014 3:52:00 PM

OOh slugs and snails are the bane of my life in the garden but I enjoyed this poem - many congrats on your HM Barbara:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/30/2014 10:14:00 AM

Nice selection of the animal and good take on it, Barb. good luck