Watching

Digging

The snakes have been watching us
Through bright black eyes,
Peeking through their own brilliant coils.

When we get close enough,
Their tongues flicker then disappear
Like birthday candles.

They watch us shovel and pick,
Rest, Laugh, Sweat, Fight and Work.
They aren’t at all curious.

They just have nothing better to do
Than feel the sun’s warmth on their backs
And watch us dig.

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