I wonder why
I shuddered and
uttered pitchy sounds when
rock and fence became your
sudden slither. You are
definitely not my type but
we can get along
if you stay. Your
orange stripes, woven skin
and watchful eye make you
a stud—perhaps. Yet
my prejudice against your
kind is deep. Is it experience
I lack or could it be
a gene or
myth that makes me
wary?
© 2017 Ontheland
The photo shows the snake I encountered the other day when I was just about to lean over to look for pea sprouts. Garter snakes are known to be fairly harmless and probably beneficial for the garden, but…
Ontheland 
Snakes are astonishing creatures. I came across several one hot day last summer. Luckily they were below me when I on was on a board walk. It gave me a chance to stop and really look at them. The colours on their skin were so beautiful – almost luminescent. I can relate to your fear though. I ones I saw are called Tiger Snakes and among the most deadly in Australia.
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Yes they do have beauty…. in Australia you have very good reason to feel fear … dangerous snakes are rare in Southern Ontario.
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I didn’t know that. Over here most of them are dangerous.
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Oh, I relate to you “but” – logic and reason thrown aside, the “but” is still there.
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I enjoyed your poem — not many are written about snakes. I found a gorgeous wandering garter snake in Calgary the other day, down near the river (apparently they’re often found near water). It looks much like yours but the centre stripe is more white/beige than yellow. Both are lovely. 🙂 https://thelensandi.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/wild-goose-chase/
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Thank you for stopping by. I checked your garter snake photos…they’re fantastic 🙂
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