Unwelcomed Visitor

It was on the 7th of May. It was in the early part of the day. He appeared but was never invited. Upon seeing his kind, I was not delighted. There were smaller ones I had seen, But not this size since I was fifteen. Slowly, around the corner, I saw him glide. He then settled into his curl as if to hide. I called a friend and learned that he was out of town. I then called a relative who could not be found. Years ago, I touched a large one as it lay in a hedge. "He's harmless" are the words that my coworker alleged. Now, 60 years later, a large one had glided onto my patio. Of this I was certain: He could not stay but had to go. I then quickly reached for a hoe and a stick for my defense. That snake was in the wrong place; Of this I was convinced. Indeed, I was a little afraid and taken aback; But my fear quickly switched into a mode of attack. 050325PS