Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

The Snake

Watch out for that certain snake
The person that slithers between moods
The person who takes personal issues,
using them as ammunition against others
Then, around the bend fake niceness ensues
It's as if the striking, painful words never happened
Back and forth it can go, as he or she hides from truth
This snake in the grass knows just where to go
Watch out for this snake, the motives it may have,
as this one builds plans to attack, swiftly, suddenly
It escapes accountability, leaving a path in the sand,
one with grains of salt, leaving an imprint on your soul

Heidi Sands

3/10/25

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Terry Miller April 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM There are indeed plenty of snakes around, good one Heidi Heidi Sands April 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM True Terry. Thank you for your comment :)

Joe Maverick March 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM Hello Heidi, more than the odd grain of truth Here in my estimation.' I've seen quite a few Slitherers ss..sliding around in my time hmm Drainstream media has them by the ton.' Btw And guess what.' A slanted show is aired and People who you think have learned.? Still get Wrapped in those cuddly coils, why am i surprised.? All the best.' Heidi Sands March 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM True Joe. It is unbelievable. Thank you for commenting :)

Joseph May March 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM My word, such a person is truly venomous to others in their path Heidi Sands March 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM You have that right Joseph. Thank you for your visit and comment :)

Gershon Wolf March 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM The snake hasn't changed since its days in the Garden of Eden, has it?! Amazing. :) gw Heidi Sands March 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM It is truly around. Thank you for your visits and comments :)

Jerry Brotherton March 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM Too many snakes in the grass. Some can be well camouflaged. Heidi Sands March 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM Very true Jerry. Thank you :)

Victor Buhagiar March 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM Far too many snakes are around, and they change their skin as it pleases them. Lovely poem. Heidi Sands March 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM Yes . You are right Victor. Thank you :)

Oliver Mckeithan March 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM Good one Heidi. Snakes are everywhere unfortunately. They speak with forked tongues. Heidi Sands March 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM Yew true Okiver. Thank you :)

Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Snake" write. So True... People sure can be snakes, so evil. Have a fun/blessed day as you write away.......... Heidi Sands March 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM Thank you Paula. Yes , they sure can. Blessings :)

Heidi Sands March 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM Submitted 3/10/25