A twisted tail

sorenbarrett

Betrayal a serpent tail developing after birth
it slowly grows until it shows venom under mirth
Attacking the rear, a bite or whisper, lies hidden in disguise
catching its prey where they lay with lies of surprise

Coiled words catch trusting birds in their nest or as it flies
viper cold, sheds skin of old, revealing new scales of treacherous lies
the right, antidote for the bite, a serum of forgiveness
An enlightened savior excuses the behavior escaping future sickness

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  • Teddy.15

    Post election? Although you have also given a fair description in your first stanza of my older sister. Powerful dearest sorrenbarret and relatable for so many subjects 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much my poetic friend your attention is most gratifying and yes deliberately applicable to many causes.

    • arqios

      Somewhat like a bronze serpent as a wilderness antidote.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are keen on your bible tales my friend. Yes indeed forgiveness is the bronze serpent on a pole. Thanks so much for the read and insight

      • orchidee

        Good write SB.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Orchi it is appreciated

        • Tony36

          Excellent

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much Tony I apprecieate it

            • Tony36

              You're welcome

            • Thad Wilk

              👏 👏 Clapping!
              A great poem,
              evocative and true! 🙏
              Forgiveness could be
              applied to quite a few! 👍
              Best regards ✌️ Thad

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Thad for the review and comment it is appreciated

              • Dan Williams

                Lovely, flowing evocative imagery, I think you are the enlightened. First class.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much for the read Dan as always it is most appreciated as are your comments

                • Goldfinch60

                  Those serpents can get in many places soren, one day we may be able to get rid of them.

                  Andy

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Gold for the read yes and I don't worry about many of them, just the poisonous ones.



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