“Danger, watch for the preying rattlesnakes
biting on impulse, sending paralysis through their fangs,
and never allowing any visitors near their holes,”
says the sign by the forest’s road.

“Rejoice, for the loving peacocks
allowing eyes to view their colored feathers,
never sending them cruel impulsive acts,
and never living on deceit,”
says the frightened bird watcher.

-- David Hernandez