Attack of Sumac (Sue Mac)

As naturally as the oak bears an acorn and the vine a gourd, man bears a poem, either spoken or done. - Thoreau

i see it

a slithering snake

creeping, crawling vine with shiny leaves of three

i know that i'm supposed to leave it be

but it's when and where i'm not aware that it sneaks up on me

biting

stinging

itching

oiling and cursing

too bad i didn't just leave it be

avoiding its tender kiss just above the knee

there's no going back

maybe i can get a lawyer and sue mac

before it breaks my back

giving me a heart attack

all other recourse i lack

this tangled vine cutting me no slack

not even a crack

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness, this one is so interesting ...
Not sure where to begin with my review... okay let's see... well, the continuous rhymes were such fun and pulled me across the lines smoothly...
I love the color image you chose... really good...
The beginning lines
i see it
a slithering snake
creeping, crawling vine with shiny leaves of three
i know that i'm supposed to leave it be
but it's when and where i'm not aware that it sneaks up on me
biting
stinging
itching
oiling and cursing
also moved and made my skin crawl bit..
I loved it...
Lisa

[Pete]

whoever comes up with calamine lotion for the heart will be a rich person beyond imagination. thank you ... :)

p.s. hope your injury is healing well, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Lisasview]

You are such a sweetheart!!!