Serpentine!

"Unknown"

A tiny Twig Snake in Mangalore Zoo!


Slipping and slithering,
Engulfing little Jerry,
Squirming and flexing,
To digest the quarry.
Boneless and twisted,
Venomous and viscious,
Coiling to rest,
Crushing to death!

Coiled thrice on Lord Shiva,
Depicting past, present, future,
Vasuki reminds of three cycles,
Of life's timed out nature!
Prayed by many,
And never killed,
Hiding in cavities,
Cold blooded and still!

Sneaking upon a prey unaware,
Little fools roaming without a care,
Are engulfed within a single strike,
Swallowed in one wholesome bite.
Be careful this monsoon,
Watch your carefree step,
Hop above but do not trip,
Else the resting serpent flips!!


Written for Midweek Motif for Poet's United!
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22 comments:

  1. J Cosmo NewberyJuly 17, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    For a minute there I thought you were talking about our Prime Minister.

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  2. Vandana SharmaJuly 17, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    All the characters of a snake describer aptly!

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      Maybe all V... Thank you for stopping by..

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  3. Sumana RoyJuly 17, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    beautifully rhythmic...

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  4. SusanJuly 17, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Powerful poem of a powerful predator--in the animal kingdom and in the separate realms of gods and humanity. I think the monsoon is like a snake striking--so is a factory fire. I wonder which is more indifferent to the fate of others? I wonder if a snake kills for fun, gain, or just for food and protection? The more I think about snakes, the more I realize I need to think more!

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 6:04 PM

      Protection i think susan... Animals rarely kill for fun... Nature is kind... Thank u...

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  5. Arathi HariharJuly 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    very nice lines ...well done:)

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  6. Jae RoseJuly 17, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    This tripped along so wonderfully..but certainly a sting in the tail...got me jumping and I live on the second floor!

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  7. Myrna R.July 17, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    I sure wouldn't want to come across one of those. Your poem so aptly describes this venemous predator. Made me feel the creeps a bit, though we don't have those here.

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      I hope you dont... They have a rather moody nature i think...

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  8. kaykualaJuly 17, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Typically of a snake variety most appropriately stated! Wonderful write Arushi!

    Hank

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  9. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 17, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    I imagine you see them more frequently during monsoon season......ours stay mostly out of sight, thankfully.

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 6:06 PM

      They are common in india... Can be seen in cities also... Sherry ... Thank you...

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  10. J.N.T.July 18, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    this was another good one out of you! I enjoyed its rhythm and humor too. Good job!

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  11. Brian MillerJuly 18, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    i like that middle stanza...giving a bit of the history and mythology of snakes....
    i try not to kill them...just move them along when i come upon them...
    i bet the rains do drive them out....watch your feet for sure....

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 6:07 PM

      Killing snakes is a bad omen amonst hindus brian... Brings bad luck... Thanks for visiting...

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