The Poetic Snake 

A poetic snake whisks far within

The quietness of its might creeps steadily in

Far and narrow its body swerves

Ready to attack the noise of the world

Above it the towers of metal

Below it the bustle of men

Around it an unnatural shutter

Inside it the wind of the earth

Harmony binds the two levels of thought

The city seeps its life into it

From within it enjoys the serenity received

Timeless is its bond with man

By Linda Manchery