King Cobra big and lengthy
lay cuddled in the lounge quiet
it found the floor slippery.
It is seen in the dense retreat
slept comfortably in the living area
perhaps it wished for a royal treat.
The snake, a vicious reptile
was at peace in the corner
there was nothing about it virile.
The lady of the house reclined on her ease chair
lazily moved her eyes around
startled and up on the edge she saw the snake bare.
The King Cobra lay calm and unruffled
while the lady fell in a tumble
she straightened herself to shed her baffle .
She knew not what to do and how to react
she knotted her brows tightly
confused as how to get over in a quick act.
She noiselessly walked towards the door
called her gardener in hushed tone
the snake sprang a surprise following her on
the floor
Terrified she stood motionless
the cobra made its royal exit
disappeared into the garden effortlessly.
There would have ended the story normally
but lot of gossip followed
the episode became a topic discussed relentlessly.
The learned pandits differed in their interpretations
some said it is an ill omen
others felt King Cobra would bring fortunate representations.
The lady should have forgotten it then and there
instead she took it all the way
made it great with references from elsewhere.
Meenas Poems 