serpentine trees,
wrapped in the gauze of green
boughs tongues of split leaves
amidst grey storm clouds
zig-zagging platinum snakes
using the trees
as rods of asclepius
Author notes
Prompt: "What Color Are You."
Hebitsukai is Japanese for Snake Charmer.
The Rod of Asclepius is a universal symbol of healing consisting of one snake wrapped around a staff. It was originally confused with the caduceus--the caduceus being thought to be a symbol of healing, when in fact it was a symbol of thieves etc. The association of the caduceus with healing has become so ingrained that it's now taken on that meaning just as well.
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Comments
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an interesting write, with rich images of storm clouds. An enjoyable read. Very well done.
Rory
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Very creative and interesting...a wonderful unquie
few with great word use...
thank you for sharing.
mystic
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aw a beautiful take on the promt good luck in thecontest
maralisa
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Clever
Your words paint such colour of thoughts
Best wishes to you
Julie
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