13 thoughts on “Fatal Persuasion”

1. okcForgottenMan August 10, 2020 at 2:48 AM

   I just LOVE this one!

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   1. lifelessons Post authorAugust 10, 2020 at 2:49 AM

      Ha.. short and sweet. Only three prompts were posted.

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2. Mason Bushell August 10, 2020 at 4:13 AM

   That’s a neat piece. What species is the baby snake?

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   1. lifelessons Post authorAugust 10, 2020 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks. I don’t know what kind of snake it is, though. We found it in my house behind the umbrella stand and released it in an empty lot a block away….

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      1. Mason Bushell August 10, 2020 at 8:22 AM

         Are you in North America? My guess would be a juvenile kingsnake if so

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         1. Mason Bushell August 10, 2020 at 8:22 AM

            I’m so pleased you didn’t kill it too. Thank you on the snakes behalf.

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         2. lifelessons Post authorAugust 10, 2020 at 9:35 AM

            I live in Mexico..I love it when readers educate me! Thanks. I’ll check it out.

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         3. lifelessons Post authorAugust 10, 2020 at 9:42 AM

            I think you are right. How beautiful they are when they get bigger–especially the red ones.

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            1. Mason Bushell August 10, 2020 at 9:45 AM

               I do like reptiles and snakes in particular. So, I did a little search for you and that was the most likely one I could see. They are very pretty snakes. Glad I could be of help.

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               1. lifelessons Post authorAugust 10, 2020 at 10:57 AM

                  I’ve always like snakes as well. Much more likely to touch a snake than a worm. Ew. As a matter of fact, I have a photo of myself with a python around my neck in Sri Lanka. So long as they aren’t venomous, no fear at all.

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3. Sadje August 10, 2020 at 4:39 AM

   Great take on the prompts.

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4. Glenda M Roman August 11, 2020 at 4:12 PM

   Gorgeous. Seductive. A brilliant touch, the domestic plate, (shudder.) .But my mind played a trick on me. I grew disturbed, even anxious in the reading. What was I missing? Being compelled to read and reread, it came clear. at last. Unbidden, unconsciously, over and again I had been reading it incorrectly. (Some Freudian clue there?) It took a 4th slow reading, while trading lightly, to catch this. P.S. I admire and respect snakes. Still, this was my highly personal first take on …
   “Fatal Persuasion
   Don’t ruffle up your pinions as though I’m about to strike.
   Although my bite is lethal, I am kind to those I like.
   They say in certain circles that I am quite the catch.
   I await you at your doorway, dear. Just open up the latch.”

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5. lifelessons Post authorAugust 11, 2020 at 4:47 PM

   So, how did you misread it, Glen?

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