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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MASSASAUGA, by HAMLIN GARLAND Poet's Biography First Line: A cold coiled line of mottled lead Last Line: Death waits and watches where he lies! Subject(s): Animals; Snakes; Serpents; Vipers | |||
A COLD coiled line of mottled lead, He lies where grazing cattle tread, And lifts a fanged and spiteful head. His touch is deadly, and his eyes Are hot with hatred and surprise -- Death waits and watches where he lies! His hate is turned toward everything! He is the undisputed king Of every path and woodland spring. His naked fang is raised to smite All passing things; light Is not swifter than his bite. His touch is deadly, and his eyes Are hot with hatred and surprise -- Death waits and watches where he lies! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE IMAGINED COPPERHEAD by ANDREW HUDGINS TO THE SNAKE by DENISE LEVERTOV FIVE ACCOUNTS OF A MONOGAMOUS MAN by WILLIAM MEREDITH TANKA DIARY (8) by HARRYETTE MULLEN SNAKE WOMAN by MARGARET ATWOOD A PORTRAIT OF MY ROOF by JAMES GALVIN A TRIBUTE OF GRASSES by HAMLIN GARLAND |
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