snake slithered fast across the land,
through earthen clods and burrows,
moving smooth and fast, held its head
lowered, eyes fixed on target the frog,
took the shortest path, to get on fast.
the man stood in its path holding a club
arrogance writ on his face and weapon,
quickly did the snake abandon its plan
of 'least offense' went in for plan-2
'offense one', and held up its head high,
spread its face wide, fierce and shining
eyes fixed on target, alert, heard nothing
and saw nothing, only the enemy in range.
snake now swayed its head, surveyed
and locked target with confidence, while
man too quickly changed his strategy
in a dramatic way, and took to heels! .
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* i love snakes. please dont hurt it.
Firstly your style of writing is very impressive and effective.Every time it makes me to visualize the whole theme of your write. Nice and keep it going.
fear and stupidity seem to walk hand in hand. first the man takes his stand and makes the snake turn and run but then the snake uses his stupidity and turns to face a larger agressor and in turn makes the larger agressor turn and run. stupidity made them stay, and fear made them run. (this is my own view) just like INDIRA said 'who's afraid of who? a good write and a brain teaser. a ten
Narrative diction …plans 1 and 2…both had to compromise…= harmony 10+ Ms. Nivedita UK
well penned dear poet...however one thing amazed me and that is the title itself. in fact the title depict the image of a man and a snake as one- the man-snake alike which on literary genre it seems a combinations of being and character: man- as the being, snake as associated to wisdom and wit.
Topics variegated, as always. Reality put forward with powerful command of words.
A very nice poem.. Impressive and well penned.. A good descripition.. Its WONDERFUL..10++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
my friend, I have apposing thumbs, and am not so afraid of snakes that the snake would not be my next meal! The snake has the right to be, but when the snake poses a threat to man the snake will loose every time. thanks for the ponder, and well penned 10+++