THE SHORTCUT

On my way home, I passed through the bush

I was in a rush, the only shortcut was the bush

Suddenly, I heard a hiss

My heart skipped a beat, in my trousers I nearly piss

From out of nowhere appeared a cobra

In panic, I screamed out: Mamaaaa!!!

The cobra slithered, it shows me its fangs

Then I shivered and bit my tongue

I turned and I ran;

Please don’t say I’m not a man

The cobra chased then I felt a sting

I froze, I didn’t even blink

I fell down, in fear I did sink

The cobra hissed, death was all I could think

I couldn’t help it, my end was in my sight

Then I prayed: God please forgive my sins

‘Krrriiin’ ‘Krrriiin’ ‘Krrriiin’

Ah, did I hear a ring?

I woke up and realized I had a lovely dream