The Serpent

Reptile in the Sky

By Alyssa MussoPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

Photo by Raphael Rychetsky on Unsplash

A slithering spine

Punctures the delicate veil

Between Earth and sky.

Haiku nature poetry

About the Creator

Alyssa Musso

A scientist by trade, but a creative at heart. One novel in progress with too many other ideas taking up space in my head. Some of those ideas end up here.

Instagram: @alyssa.n.mussowrites

My website! https://www.alyssamusso.com/

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D.K. Shepardabout a year ago
Such a beautiful image! This is an outstanding entry!
Komalabout a year ago
Lovely! Simple yet powerful✨ Alyssa

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