Mom Saw a Snake Ghost Once, Too
November 2, 2021
A small rustling sound. Flipped the bathroom light on. A little snake, grey, a pale ribbed belly, small and fearful. Trying to crawl into a shadow by the bathtub. Head lolling back with the struggle; strange contorting, suffering in the dust on the floor, unable to hide. I caught it, thought: Go now, ghost. Flew … More Mom Saw a Snake Ghost Once, Too