Last night I watched a nature show on pbs It showed how the Bush people in "Australia according to their mythology, believe all snakes came from water to become many other things(Like us;-) Herpatologists there doing a study on this found a python with teeth. The ugliest thing I ever saw a snake with teeth and looked like it could be a human face. It gave me the shivers, and I wrote this poem. The strange thing is I had written a story a couple months ago, some of you read, called Zar the Shapeshifter,about a man that shape shifted into a snake. Now that really shook me;-) lol !
~*~ It slithered out of the water wove serpentine in the sand when it came to a large boulder it shape shifted and stood up as man it felt an inordinate amount of power looking all around beholding the land It decided it must be the worlds master To control all that he saw with his hands Everything was lush with vibrant life His master plan was to start with a mate Within a short time the world was in strife The planet was confused full of hate He tried slither back from where he came But to his utter dismay it was too late The toxic water soon cost him his fame And the shark whose appetite he did sate
Excellent thought provoker you have written here, Eileen, but I am not a fan of snakes. They terrify me, especially if I am not expecting them! Well done; brava! (thanks for the prayers!)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
We do love and respect all critters, but do keep a careful distance to those guys, brrrr. Excellent write! Now we have to look at this Zar the Shapeshifter story!!!!
Love Birgit and Roger
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
Bad place this earth when a slimy snake doesn't want any part of it. Still, there is much merit to those words, Eileen. Very perceptive.
This is a good write, Eileen. But I freaked when I saw the picture. I'm one of those people who cannot even look at a photo of a snake. I can't look at them at all! I guess it's a phobia.
I didn't see that but sure wish I had.
This is a stark reminder that no matter how powerful we are (or think we are) there is always something or somebody with a bit more stealth and power than us.
I'm not fond of snakes..so this gave me chills!
Good write Eileen!
There are quite a few snake oil doctors about these days still Eileen !
No wonder the world is in such a diabolical mess !
Enjoyed this interesting write
Love
Peter
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Well penned delight, Poetess.
Peace and Blessings,
Carolyn
Haiku ..... 4th grade boys, the kids are so thrilled they are on the internet
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Thought provoking; excellent write. Snakes give me the willies. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love Birgit and Roger
And I was born in the year of the snake......makes on think huh???
Love Tinka
This is a stark reminder that no matter how powerful we are (or think we are) there is always something or somebody with a bit more stealth and power than us.
I'm not fond of snakes..so this gave me chills!
Good write Eileen!
Lisa
No wonder the world is in such a diabolical mess !
Enjoyed this interesting write
Love
Peter