vinebar

Survival Of A Snake
27 January, 2003
Author: Capricorn

vinebar

I can't see well
when prey is near,
but I can smell
so he should fear.

If he's obscure
I'll careful be,
and when I'm sure
pounce, accurately!

Constricting his body,
then his breath
I will restrict,
to feel his death.

Crushing efficiently
until I kill.
I then sufficiently
eat my fill

Opening my jaw
to hideous extent
for I have no paw
or implement.

Unrecognisable
then to see
but able
to return to normality

Beneath a stone I slide
to digest.
>From predators I hide
with my conquest.

Leave me alone!
Don't disturb my life!
Hidden by a stone
I will survive.

vinebar

Comments on this poem/writing:

Luc (68.74.120.35) -- Friday, January 31 2003, 04:37 pm


im guessing you made this poem because of that snake you told me about.. i liked the ending ^.^ good one cap. keep on writing
LinzAy (205.188.208.105) -- Saturday, February 1 2003, 12:28 am

......

that's a cool poem! And i like that last verse as well
Capricorn (62.31.144.1) -- Saturday, February 1 2003, 01:44 am

Thanks Luc and LinzAy

Thanks for commenting, and yes Luc I wrote this because of my snakes.
barb (206.191.91.81) -- Sunday, February 2 2003, 12:19 am

good

good writing cap even though I don't like snakes they have no mannersHhha. one big gulp and they are done eating Hhha Ha
Capricorn (62.31.144.1) -- Sunday, February 2 2003, 01:49 am

I agree

Yes Barb,I agree.When my son first wanted a snake I said "no way!!" but I've got used to them, and taken them on for breeding. Seeing them eat is disgusting and fascinating all at the same time. and seeing a baby pop his head out of its egg is quite beautiful.
Marc (205.206.85.111) -- Friday, March 14 2003, 02:39 am

I love snakes

I have two corn snakes, Indigo and Ike, babies still, and your poem made me think of Ike a lot.. its cute.
Capricorn (62.30.217.106) -- Monday, March 24 2003, 05:51 pm

Hi Marc

Glad to hear someone else like these little creatures! I have 3 cornsnakes, 2 female and 1 male annd my son has the first one we had. yeah they can be cute!
barb (66.46.241.192) -- Wednesday, March 26 2003, 05:27 pm

no title

That's why I like you cap you can turn fear into beauty. good writing
Capricorn (62.30.217.106) -- Wednesday, March 26 2003, 10:30 pm

Barb

I suppose ther's beauty in eveything really, just takes time to find it!
MartinV (67.28.89.167) -- Thursday, March 27 2003, 10:08 pm

GeePers, Crawlers, What Big Jaws You Got, then...... "Lunch!"

Cap;

Your pets (loved ones, sorry) can take the life out of their surprised meals, but, whith every word you write, you provide a thrill for us all, sometimes for the victim, its just a crunch! Is there a food for snakes/reptiles, called crunchies?

Actually, I know there are some in Irock, I wish would share your hungry pet's rock.

Sorry, I showed little respect for your intent, yes, guess I am a little bent.

Neat, Funny, yet, your words are true, once again, I take off my skin to you, I mean, shed, shead, whatever. Hey, I'm having fun today, loved your poem, regardless of the words, I used today.

Thank You,
MartinV
Capricorn (62.30.217.106) -- Saturday, March 29 2003, 02:26 am

Frozen

No live foods used to feed my snakes Martin. I buy a bag of frozen mice and defrost as needed! Yuk! ...pretty gruesome, eh? No different to defrosting a chicken for us though!
Lefty (71.209.7.9) -- Friday, May 26 2006, 10:19 pm

i hate snakes

even though i really don't like snakes your poem made me feel like they weren't just disgusting oversized worms, but actual pets
Thanks
 
Name:                                           Remember Me

Comment Title:

Comment / Ammendment:

Please complete the recaptcha below for spam prevention:

Click here to read other Poems by Capricorn

vinebar

Poetic Dreams Other's Poetic Dreams Submit a Poem New This Week Forum Home

Copyright©2017-1999 by Rebecca R. Hammack

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All Rights Reserved.   No part of this website, including all pictures and written words,  may be reproduced or copied in any manner from this website without  permission of the original author of the work.  All poetry and pictures herein remain the sole property of the original author and/or copyright owner.  All poetry on this website has been submitted by the original author of the work. To contact any author of the work please e-mail: dreamer@dreamersreality.com  so the proper person may be notified.