Black Mamba

As graceful as a swan
But steel fast and deadly

Its leathery and slippery coat

Shines under the African sun

Its lengthy and lean body

Rests tranquilly in its masters firm hand

While the slave obediently
Gets ready to be whipped.


Larry Sokolovsky

©2001

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