Snake

Scars evoke pity –
she saves lost souls, adopts pain –
healed, he walks away.

(Written for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge: he/ she, Manic Mondays 3 Way prompt: scars, and Daily Addictions: adopt.)

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Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit - a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential. View all posts by VJ

9 thoughts on “Snake”

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Jazz Jaeschke says:

September 28, 2018 at 4:40 am

Intriguing verse.
One of your photos? I like the coloring and the sharpness of snake’s scales.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 28, 2018 at 7:58 am
  
  It is a photo. We found him nestled at the riverside not far from home.
  
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  1. Jazz Jaeschke says:
    
    September 28, 2018 at 8:10 am
    
    He’s a beauty. And a poser!
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    September 28, 2018 at 8:12 am
    
    Quite! Ric got too close and scared him away.
    
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Laura M Bailey says:

September 28, 2018 at 4:01 am

Striking!

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poetryfromtheinkwell says:

September 28, 2018 at 1:33 am

A most creative approach to the prompts and challenge. There is a nurturing essence withint his piece.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 28, 2018 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks. Some of us are compelled to nurture, aren’t we?
  
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  1. poetryfromtheinkwell says:
    
    September 28, 2018 at 1:36 am
    
    You are welcome. Yes, we are and that’s a good thing, I think.
    
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