Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Snakes Alive?


 It's better to pass
by a snake in the grass
as it slithers along close to earth
for a bite on the ass**
is no cause for mirth,
ergo give snake a very wide berth.


**Here we are into the realms of pronunciation. Those from the North of England please read 'ass' to rhyme with 'pass' and 'grass', whereas those from the South will need to substitutes 'arse' to rhyme with pahss and glahss.
Magpie Tales gave us this picture by Henri Rousseau. Thank you Tess. 

10 comments:

  1. Nice take Cad, I have been uninspired this week but am enjoying everyone elses posts.

    p.s. Thanks for the pronunciation tip!

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  2. Caddoc, Caddoc, Caddoc! How do you manage to lower the tone so completely? What have I done to deserve you for a husband?

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  3. LOL
    This was fun.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  4. Thank you for the advice and the giggles (I'm ambidextrous and pronounce both ways -depending!)

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  5. An ass is a piece of ass whether u pronounce posh or cockney or yankee...a bitten one equally painful to sit on...enjoyed this.

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  6. love it,

    the first two lines instantly open up.
    :)

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  7. I do believe that taking your advice is a wise thing to do ... giving that guy a wide birth that is!

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