Vultures

Black vultures
Gathering round my head,
Sunbathing in Sinai,
Friends had gone ahead.

Eyes opened,
I suddenly
Knew what
They knew:
No water,
No friends,
She won't
Last long.

And so
They waited
And watched
Patiently,
Circling my
Marked
Head.

For they knew
A serpent
Was on its
Way.
He too
Sensing
Easy prey.

I hauled up
My bikini,
And barefoot,
Ran for my life.



Poetry by Esti D-G
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Written on 2010-12-26 at 21:08

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Neelima
A seroius beginning with a very funny ending!
2011-09-14


Keiko
Esti,

Sometimes vultures can be fun too, depending on how you mean it Laughing out Loud! Great write and keep up the good work. Your friend always,

Keiko!
2011-02-13


Stan Cooper The PoetBay support member heart!
Esti...If I was a vulture, I'd never let you get away!!!

fun write...enjoyed it

xxx Stan
2011-02-01


John Ashleigh The PoetBay support member heart!
Like a novel, you expressed many a feeling, and told a story. Thanks for sharing this.

Regards,
John.
2010-12-27



I can just hear those vultures saying, "damn, she got away," and the snake morosely slithering back to his sand-encrusted existence, shaking his weary head in dismay.

This DID make me laugh.

jim
2010-12-27



this wanted to make me laugh

Esti, you are always funny and tragic at the same time
2010-12-26