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The Talking Snake

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         It was only one in the afternoon and yet the snake was talking to me. At least, that was how it appeared: its words fell out from its maw clearly, its forked tongue slithering around each syllable as its head drifted back and forth hypnotically in the air. Two beady eyes rested on me and held my gaze as though I was paralysed and it was only after great effort that I was able to break from the stare and manage a glance to my watch. Four minutes past. Definitely not drunk yet, though there was still time.

“Are you supposed to be talking?”

         The reply was deep in tone with a sharp hissing noise tagged onto every word, ever letter - even the punctuation. I shuddered in horror.  

“This isn't fair. I didn't ask for this.”

         The snake agreed with me, which was very amicable of it. I mused that maybe the snake was a nice guy after all, bearing the heavy weight of a bad reputation like me.

“Are you in here because you're unwell too?”

         The snake bobbed its head, a nod. That was nice, I enjoyed company. Though I should make sure it’s comfortable. My mother always said to treat your guests well.

“Perhaps I should fetch the doctor. He'll be able to help you with your talking issue, with his little sweets.”

         Slowly, I reached out to gently pat its scaled body, but I found to my surprise it was rather soft and almost furry. I concluded it must be wearing a coat or jacket of some kind - I wasn't wearing my glasses after all.

“You have an awfully lumpy complexion, if you don’t mind me saying. It’s very sock-like. You better make sure no one puts you on!”

         Laughing slightly, I glanced to the snake to make sure I hadn't offended it but it seemed to hiss away in amusement much to my relief. After a brief moment of awkward silence I hopped to my feet, glancing around and grabbing my shoes from the bed to put on. The left one went on without a problem, but the right proved to have a slight hiccup.

“Say, snake. Have you seen my other sock?”
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BlueStanza's avatar
This made me laugh.  I love it. :)