My hammock swaying in the breeze Tied between two knotty trees Was calling me to come and lay And while away this spring day. Wanting a snooze and relaxation I scooted out with anticipation, I darted to the yard out back But abruptly froze in my tracks. There was a snake of gigantic size Lying in the sun before my eyes, Horror-struck I grabbed up a rake, And took some whacks at the snake. Some earth shaking wallops I let fly, I missed and it gave me the evil eye Then it charged me and I ran away At full gallop I began to pray. All around the yard it chased me Assisted by a mad bumblebee, The bee wanted to sting for spite And the ugly snake wanted a bite. Wild-eyed and horrified I sailed Around in circles as I wailed, I jumped the wheelbarrow in retreat As the snake ran between my feet. I sprawled down upon the ground Then leapt up looking all around, There was no snake I could see Or was it waiting to ambush me? I ran up a ladder and listened hard But there was silence in the yard, No where could I see a snake Or hear a sound one may make. Just when hope began to flicker I heard a snorting little snicker, I swear I heard that snake say, Thanks dummy for making my day. ©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 04-17-07 Return   Poetry By Ken Guestbook   Email Ken To send this page to someone