“Almost An Apparition”

My backyard black cat

almost skin-walked to a snake

except for the legs!

“Sympathy For Ol’e Slewfoot!”

Thr’u tall palmetto

I crash – and do crash – again.

Smell no snake or bear!

(with apologies to Marjorie and of course her mean ol’e bear)

“‘The Blacks'” At Hunt Tanka”

Four sleek paws, high tail

for one; the other slithering:

each patrol same patch!

Both are more than welcome.

Wish each hankered for squirrel!

“‘The Blacks’ At Hunt”

Four sleek paws, high tail

for one; the other slithering:

each patrol same patch!

“Sneaky Snakey: Read ‘Em And Jump!”

Nothing enhances

a summer history book

like a snake at your toes!