Snakes and Feathers

Tender touch of soft feathers

against the cold blade of steel

lightness in beauty is found

crossing paths with the snake

luscious downy warmth beneath

 marble pattern forged metal

light as a feather against

this sleek lethal weapon

how does such opposites

come together so well 

a wondrous combination

of crafted blade and beauty!

© Lissie Bull 2015
Image by Ugrik and found on DeviantArt