One littlest why came up with a how
and said “You shouldn’t”
but then a could gleefully said “Sure we can”
Suddenly a reflective tear cheerlessly cried “Please don’t”
and then cold terror screamed “Oh this is going to be gruesome”
(Snakes are often Ben
Next a placid smile grinned a reassurance
while impatience glanced again at the clock
Understanding suggested “Prejudice and hate can end… or end us”
while fear nervously shouted “What will happen to us?”
Separation coldly looked with indifference
and absorbed habit answered repetitiously
Sequential words swiftly scanned this poem
as wonder why magically dropped in
eficial and not nearly as dangerous to
the earth’s health as man)
Wisdom transcended unwhole fragmentation
while ostentatious showed off his clever intellect
Midland Brown Snake (1) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
Midland Brown Snake (2) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
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