Barbara Gorelick Poet Quatrain

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 October 3, 2014 at 12:04 AM this is really cute. I like what you had to say about the lowly snail.

Maurice Yvonne October 1, 2014 at 5:36 PM Congratulations on your win, I really found this snail tale adorable.

Matthew Anish October 1, 2014 at 3:13 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 October 1, 2014 at 1:29 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 October 1, 2014 at 5:14 AM Dropping again to congratulate you, Barb. This should have been placed higher Barbara Gorelick October 1, 2014 at 9:44 AM Thank you so much. I knew the snail would not attract much interest. lol.

Dorian Petersen Potter September 30, 2014 at 11:31 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 October 1, 2014 at 9:45 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 September 30, 2014 at 3:52 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 September 30, 2014 at 10:14 AM Nice selection of the animal and good take on it, Barb. good luck