If you live among them and encounter them daily
On the way to bathe, fish, gather water-
You may as well charm them and yourself, to pass the time.
If it makes everyone's life more pleasant- why not?
They are heavy, strong and dense.
They can squeeze the life out of you. (Some are even fast and poisonous-)
If it 'takes the time it takes'- for them to investigate and then move on...
It is wise: To always carry a flute!
13 comments:
...a flute...yes...
this reminds me of the sentiment in DH Lawrence's poem aboutthe Snake
nicely done
love the end line! Charm them indeed if you live among them. Well done - I'm still sweating this one out... ;P
Yes - we all need some protection!
i best be keeping a flute with me...have removed quite a few from the back yard....and i think this goes well beyond snakes....
Indeed. I wonder if a guitar will do?
Such a good idea, carrying a flute with which to charm them "on the way to bathe, fish, gather water" ...I just love "gather water"! What a wonderful way to say it.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
I do play the flute ... and my mother always urged me to be charming ...
Good advice...
Good advice indeed!
Anna :o]
Excellent words of warning. (Even if you can't play the flute you can whack them with it!)
sound advice.
:)
Haha. Nice. I like the outlook in this piece.
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