Temptation
A small green snake slithered my way
Startled I tripped, fell to the ground
Eye to eye we stared
His gaze slanted and hooded
Mine simply amazed
I blinked first and He was gone
Across the grass and into the field beyond
I watched Him flee, smoothly sliding away
Heart beating, I wished Him back again
I cut angelica leaves and dug amaranth root
Ground them together with memory stone
A wanton witches tea brewed in a fragile cup
In hopes of luring Him here again
That sudden flash of knowing
Left me breathless, wondering
If summer's passion could be lived again
Before winter solitude comes calling
Published by Betty Malone
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15 Comments
Post a CommentNice and tempting poem.
I admire your courage (and poetry). I found a rat snake in the henhouse a couple weeks ago and did a different sort of celebration including loud vocalizations and frantic movements resembling a tribal dance on steroids.
Good poetry, She-Who-Can-Stare-Down-A-Snake and live to tell it.
Hey, this is good - The snake is usually known for "luring" Eve, but here you say you want to lure the snake. Nice touch.
I like this alot. This is brilliant!
Wow, beautiful and strong!
I thought this was beautiful! Wonderful imagry and word-mingling here!
Very well written
Nice poem..
A great imagery is conveyed with your well chosen words.