Survival Of A Snake
27 January, 2003
Author: Capricorn
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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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