It slithers up my toenails,
Its scales sinking deep,
I wish to close my eyes and rest,
But it doesn’t let me sleep.
In its reptilian eyes I see,
That paining, burning sin,
Of feeling for your lying smile,
Now it slithers to my skin.
I regret having met it not,
But I regret what I must do,
To give it all the vengeance back,
That I once got from you.
You can always shed a skin,
I can either fight or run,
It slithers to my waist up now,
O! What have you just done?
I sink in your hateful lies,
These bruises cause me pain,
It slithers to my shoulders both,
I feel it all again.
I can escape; I hope I can,
But I’ll fight it, you can run,
Coz tonight I know I’m so much more,
Than the worst you’ve ever done.
So when it slithers up my head,
Its not something I’ll forsake,
Coz no matter if it’s your hate or love,
A snake is but a snake.
Partly inspired by ‘The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes ‘ by Suzanne Collins.
Sui Generis 
Absolutely magnificent poem!!! 😃🥰 I love it!!! 😍
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Thank you so much Y!
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You’re most welcome!!! 🤗
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😊
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Awesome poem!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow! Your writing is enrapturing! I shared your poetry with my friends and family, this is so deep… Great to know some people who value emotions…
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Dear V,
It means so much to receive this absolutely wonderful comment. I am so glad to know that you feel so about my poetry. Wonderful to have you here. Thank you so very much dearest friend. Thank you.
I hope to capture the human mind as honestly as possible.
Take care.
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Facet of human mind captured so well. Wonderful poem Shanyu 🙂
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Thank you so much R!
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Amazing use of imagery here Shanyu. Wonderfully written. ~Jay
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Thank you so much Jay! Thank you for stopping by. Peace to you.
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Wonderful poem. You can never trust a snake.
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Thank you so very much. You never trust a snake indeed
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It’s a very interesting post dear,
though you seem to have a little fear.
you allowed a snake to come near,
did you consider yourself to be a deer?
now the meaning of the poem is clear,
so it’s worth having such fear.🌹👍🙏
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Hey! A nice interpretation indeed. Thank you for stopping by.
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Most welcome.🌹👍🙏
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Lovely poem
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Thank you so much friend.
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Very nice and interesting poem!
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Thank you so much Sakshi.
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You’re welcome!!
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🤗
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Nice Poem
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Thank you so very much
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Love it!
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Thank you so much R!
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My pleasure S!
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🥂
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Shanyu, great poem! There are a lot of snakes out there, but I think most people are good! Take care. Cheryl
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Thank you so much. Yes, there are wonderful people too, but I wish they were snake charmers! Take care.
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Haha! I wish so too!
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Glad you do! 😁
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WOW! The words of the poem seemed to move all over me as I was reading it.
Comparing a snake to deceit, being slimy is well known but your poem takes it to a different level.
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Wow! This is a beautiful comment. Thank you so much friend. The poem just came like the snake and I’m glad you like it so.
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I have read the Suzzane Collins’s poem, yours is upto the mark. Captivating!
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Thank you so much S! I didn’t know Suzzane Collins wrote poems. This one is a book by her.
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She wrote one, The Hanging Tree. Precisely, it’s a song from Hunger Games. It has similar gist, haunting yet captivating.
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Oh yes. The hanging tree was certainly bewitching. Actually, the origin of the song is explained in the ‘Ballad of songbirds and snakes’ I’m so glad you actually like my work so much. Your support means a lot. Take care.
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Incredible poem. I could feel the emotions. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
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Thank you so much friend. I’m so glad to know that you like this piece.
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Shanyu, stunning poetry with perfectly metered verse… Superb!
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Thank you so much L! Means so much to have you here. Warm regards.
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Warm regards as well, Shanyu! And, it’s a sincere pleasure.
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Likewise.
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Thank you.
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Wow, Beautiful 👍
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Thank you friend!
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Love the slithery truths of this poem and shedding of the skin
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Thank you so much C! I’m so glad you like it.
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the pleasure is mine!
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Very cool poem! So slimy those snakes are.
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Thank you so much Nico! Thank you for stopping by.
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😊🌍
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Wow, so vivid and intense
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Thank you so very much Frank! Peace to you.
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Wow! It’s almost as if I could feel this poem! Lovely, no; awesome job you’ve done on this post!
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Thank you so much friend for this beautiful comment. Have a wonderful day.
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You’re most welcome. Have a great day ahead!
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🤗🥂
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I will take this as my cue to finally read the prequel. Intriguing poem!
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Thank you S! Yes, the prequel is surely good. Not as intriguing as the trilogy, but pretty symbolic.
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Indeed the trilogy was exceptional!
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It was. I loved catching fire the most. She has done a wonderful job herself.
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Same here. Yes, I absolutely agree.
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Wow!! This is wonderful Shanyu!! I don’t have words….AMAZING!!♥️🌷
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Thank you so much Ishita. Thank you for this beautiful comment.
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My pleasure!🤗
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🤗
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Powerful poem, the imagery of snake to depict deceit and debauchery is spot on. The symbolism and vividness helped me to visualize a real life snake slithering away. Stellar!
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Thank you so much T! You’ve got me exactly. I appreciate how you captured the entire essence in these beautiful lines. I’m so glad that you felt the imagery. I wanted to have the poem as slithery as possible.
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Pleasure is all mine 🙂
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Here’s to new friendships 🥂
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Cheers
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🥂😊
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🥂
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Niceeee 🤩🤩🤩
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Thank you so much friend!
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True
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Fascinating! The imagery and the rhythm are so well crafted.
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Thank you so much C! That is so kind of you.
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The imagery is magnificent!! 🤩
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Thank you so much A!
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Yep of course!!
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Cheers🥂
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✨:) cheers :))
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Wow nice lines
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Thank you so much t! I surely am heading over. I love food so yay! We grow so much together so yes, on my way.
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Yes, let’s grow together ❤️🌼
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Cheers
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🤗🌼
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It’s magnificent and profound ..keep up the good work friend 😊..
happy to get connected with a young talent..
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Thank you so much Anu! I’m so glad you like it. Glad to meet you.
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Exceptionally written Shanyu. Perfect versification and powerful imagery. Everything becomes alive under your pen.
Again gorgeous. I guess I couldn’t wait till the weekend. I had to visit your site and I was rewarded with a fantastic poem.
Sending you peace, hugs, and beautiful flowers.
G.
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Thank you so very much Gabriela! You’ve touched me with this amazing comment. I’m so glad to know that you like it so much. Thank you dear. Thank you.
I have received your flowers and they are are absolutely fragrant. Thank you.
Sending you peace, love and gratitude.
S.
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Very well written! You immerse it in meaning and give it quite a punch! Blessings!
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Thank you so much T! It is such a wonderful thing to say. Glad to have you here. Peace.
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‘Twas My Pleasure to stop by. I will be back! Blessings!
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Thank you so much! Waiting.
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Great Poetry Shanyu. Loved every bit of it. Reading through it,could vividly imagine the snake and all the characters it personified.
I was thrilled to read this masterpiece..Poetry is this..Poetry is this..Poetry is this..
Reading all comments, could see how your words has captivated the entire elite..
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Thank you so much Sang! Those are wonderful words. So kind of you to say that. I’m so glad that I could connect. Thank you.
Have a fantastic day. Waiting to see more of you here.
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wow… amazing!!
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Thank you so much. Have a fantastic day.
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You painted a picture for me with your words. It can be terrifying to get entangled in lies and let toxicity and negativity surround us. Brilliant writing, Shanyu.
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Thank you so much Rishika. I’m so glad to know you like it. You’ve put it very beautifully. Thank you.
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What a lovely and perfect piece, Shanyu!!
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Thank you so much! It means a lot.
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You are warmly welcome, Shantu!!
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😊
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Wow!! Incredible poem.
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Thank you so much Aakansha!
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My pleasure.
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Lovely poem, Shanyu.
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Thank you so very much Florence! Have a fantastic day.
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Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.
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Thank you so much.
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I love this poem’s message!
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Thank you so very much friend.
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It’s too deep.I liked it.
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Thank you so very much Friend.
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This poem slithers up my head (I am sorry, I am scared of snakes. Indiana Jones-style. Call me an adventurous explorer).
However, my symbolic research tells me snakes are not always bad. They are energy. Kundalini power (so my yoga training taught me).
serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. As snakes shed their skin through sloughing, they are symbols of rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing (and yes, I am quoting from a wiki article….)
Peace,
Anna
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That’s quite right actually. In fact seeing a snake is considered a good omen at places. Not forgetting the Greek mythology,
where Aesclepiuss the god of medicine, is featured with two snakes climbing up a rod, the symbol of what is known today as the Caduceus. So yes they are wonderful creatures, but I guess snakes still stand for debauchery and deceit.
I hope it didn’t slither too much, they can be slimy as..well snakes.
Peace ✌️
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Oh, such an unfair reputation they get poir things. Should blame it on all these religious scriptures such as the old testament (not religious myself).
Prefer to consider them a lifeforce anyhow.
Don’t worry it neither slithered nor slimed too much. :))
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