Venom Poem by John Shea

Venom



The poison I dodged in my life
Were vipers that could take my life

I hunted with my favorite friend
My collie, my hunter
My friend.

We milked one or two
And skinned three or four.

Then I grew up
And did dine and wine with a serpent
So vile
I had to cry for awhile

Work for a living
Be forthwith and giving

It was my folly
For I do miss my Collie.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
John Shea 09 March 2013

S.zaynub, The dog was real and did that job.The story of a vile serpent was to honor him for I certainly lost.Lost Lillian. Dancing in heaven is her legacy.

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S.zaynab Kamoonpuri 09 March 2013

So who was dis other serpent in yor life. Dis is light yet bit in bitterness. I enjoyd to b bac n readin fun poets like u once again.

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Gajanan Mishra 27 February 2013

work for a living. I like it. Living for others. I invite you to read my poems and comment.

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John Shea 27 February 2013

Duke was his name and a border collie that could seek out snake before giving a sheep a second look.

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