Snake Charmer's Moon


The snake charmer’s night stage
is lighted by the opalescent moon.
Mystery weaves its way through the reeds
to sit at the feet of the performer.

Snakes slither along tree limbs entranced
by the seductive notes calling from a flute
in the lips of the beguiler.
Forked tongues taste the air seasoned with sorcery.

The snake shaman hypnotizes the serpents
to dance to the tune of submission.
Snakes and charmer perform this exotic ballet
until the sun pulls back the night curtain.



©Susie Clevenger 2011
Magpie Tales Prompt 83


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Comments

Louise said…
Really liked it - killer last line:)
September 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said…
enjoyed your perspective.

amazing entry.
September 18, 2011 at 8:23 PM
JJ Roa Rodriguez said…
I must agree with 120 Socks, a killer last line...

JJRod'z
September 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM
JJ Roa Rodriguez said…
I must agree with 120 Socks, a killer last line...

JJRod'z
September 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM
hyperCRYPTICal said…
I too agree - last line superb!

Anna :o]
September 19, 2011 at 2:55 AM
Martin said…
I love the idea of mystery weaving its way through the reeds.
September 19, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Maggie said…
Ooh, this is beautiful. Such a compliment to the image.
September 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Maude Lynn said…
This is gorgeous! I love "air seasoned with sorcery."
September 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Sean Vessey said…
i loved your words of imagery!!!
September 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Helen said…
I really liked this ... the way you brought the full moon, the flute ... the feeling of the painting into your poem.
September 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Brian Miller said…
i imagine that ballet is quite the bit ofmagic to watch...nice spin of your words...
September 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Tumblewords: said…
Wonderfully expressive and image full. I particularly liked the final line - it's a lovely phrase.
September 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Anonymous said…
"Forked tongues taste the air seasoned with sorcery" love that!
September 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Aiza said…
I absolutely love the last line. Perfect ending.
September 20, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Trellissimo said…
air seasoned with sorcery.

Great phrase...
September 20, 2011 at 3:35 AM
Doctor FTSE said…
A lovely re-painting of the painting!
September 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Isabel Doyle said…
'the air seasoned with sorcery'
fine lines and poem
September 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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