Facing off an Eastern cottonmouth snakeA Poem by MariaBack in 2010 I went on a young adult retreat near the Potomac River in Va. And on the second day, we were sent off, to have some quiet time, with God, and I had my ipod shuffle, and sat on a log.Sitting on a log and singing my heart out, I did not see you, nor did I sense you. As I sung my heart out to our Maker, You seemed to wonder, if to make a move or not? What stopped you from attacking, I have no clue. For at the moment, I had no clue, yet there you stayed, right across from my lap, and steadily you stared, swaying left to right. As I was ending the song, I felt this overwhelming presence, keeping me calm. I opened up my eyes and could not believe, there you were, right in front of me! Your tiny beady eyes, looking about, and your tongue, flicking in and out. I froze in panic, and was about to run, but you would have bitten me, before I got off So there I stayed put, not moving a muscle. And there you were, swaying from side to side, as I felt in my heart, to sing a new song. And sing I did, with all I could muster, and not sure what you felt and or wondered. But after a few more minutes or two, you finally made up your mind, and slowly untangled yourself, and started going towards the water. For one second, I wanted to go in with you, because I thought how unfair, that you could be refreshed, but alas, I was stopped by my Angel about. And ever since that time, I wonder about, what stopped you, from striking my leg? For I was totally unaware of your presence, until almost the very end. © 2017 MariaFeatured Review
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StatsAuthorMariaFairfax, VAAboutI write from my heart, soul and mind. Sharing both past and present trials, that I have faced and or am facing. I believe strongly in God and the Bible, yet I respect everyone's views. I myself am no.. more..Writing
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