THE SNAKE

This was a Metaphor for a person that i was dealing with at the time !!

The Snake

 

The snake is cunning, resourceful and sharp

looking for it's prey with ever watchful eyes.

Slithering undetected on its belly yet always

defensive knowing that in its low position getting

stepped on by unknowing feet is a given making

it the willing target  of pity.

Although no one wants to step on the snake it does

not believe this making the venom it quietly spits

that more deadly.

Laying low eyes darting , scheming waiting and

convincing for its charms are unmatched. Holding

steadfast to its high position among the unsuspecting.

The snake can trick the smartest of men with its

forked tongue spitting countlessssss lies.

You may think the snake is unattractive and slimy

but you would be wrong, its glistening skin and piercing

eyes will fool the most notable scholars .

Somehow we always end up feeling sorry for the snake

its sad eyes and carefree the devil made me do it gets

this loathsome creature out of trouble every time.

Forever shedding its friends like skin is what brings

this creature to life happier with each new worshiping

prey.

Never being held accountable for its actions or words

yet being held high for its actions and words.

If you listen long enough you will begin to believe

the countless lies of the snake, the endless promises

and sweet nothings that drip from its fangs.

Trapped and disillusioned you become as it takes

your honor, common sense and questionable

sanity down into the dark blinding dirt.

So take heed boys and girls before you believe

all you are fed, listen closely and intently

so as not to become the next victim of the

SNAKE !!!!

By: Deborah Mills Kelly

 

Reviews

[WiLL i e]

It is true. The serpent has always been more cunning than all the beasts, including man, in the field. Constantly circling, since Eden, slithering, wandering to and fro in the earth seeking whomever it may devour. That's all paraphrasings taken from Genesis and Job of course. This world has far too many snakes unfortunately. Fotunately though, Integrity is a worthy opponent.

[Debbie_Philly]

Hey Willie. thank you so much for coming by to read.... yea your right on all counts there... this piece was just for fun... I was frustrated and wrote a piece about a liar..lol. its what we can do as writers ..lol. Thanks again !!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Deborah....

like this poem, and NO, don't feel sorry for this snake whatsoever.

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you so much Jacob..... this snake is very cunning indeed ;)

[zainul]

Very lovely metaphor.
In fact,human serpents are more trickier,venomous and liar than the actual serpent species.
You have vividly painted the nasty humans in the guise of snakes.

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you So much Zainul for review and for featuring my piece :) Very kind of you and YEs your very right about that ... the human snake can be much more of a snake...;)

[zainul]

You are most welcome,dear friend.
I am fed up with such human snakes.
So,I could relate strongly.
Thanks for stopping by again,lovely poet.

[Debbie_Philly]

:)

[zainul]

:)

[The Analog Kid]

This is actually pretty poetic for a rant. I have become accustomed to reading teenage rants on WC...lol.

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you very much and nice to meet you !! :)

[Stargirl]

*mindblown* Very powerful indeed. Excellent piece of poetry which really express a lot of emotions. Excellent job Debbie!

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you Star Girl.... you are too kind !! :)

[Stephanie Ashworth]

I think we have the same sort of people who are bugging us!! LOL!! This describes one person who is mean and bugs me soo much!! you definatly got your point across!!

[Debbie_Philly]

I thought you might relate..lol. Thank you Steph !!! :)

[Stephanie Ashworth]

:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Funny thing is most snakes are afraid of us as we are of them, same hold true to these types of predators... they fear people that is why they try to trick others, to feel in control. Great poem, excellent metaphoric use.

[Debbie_Philly]

WOW Cowboy you just hit the nail right on the serpent !!! ;) Thats what it is for sure !! Thank you !!

[EileenMarie]

Wow, powerful! Great job

[Debbie_Philly]

Thank you... I was just messing around with it... I was upset with someone at the time...lol ;)