The time I showed some snail appreciation.

As we walked to go to the mall here one fine evening, I saw something by the side of the road where we parked our car. It was quite a gorgeous one.

After days of monsoon pour, on a patch of vibrant green, as though aiming to go to the mall too, the garden snail, or more aptly, the street snail was having a picnic of sort on a patch of fresh green blades of grass.


I kept as quiet as I can to avoid disturbing the sensitive creature while pointing the phone camera to its direction. I've experienced a few before to know that they would change their direction away from an intrusive presence. I mean, I would too.


A poem came to mind as I appreciated its beauty. Well, it was a different one than the one down below. Enjoy!



Well, what did you think about when you read this snail poem? Have you seen snails up-close before? What about them that makes you pause? Share away below! I love reading your thoughts so go on, don't be shy!