I carry poison inside my shell
like a beautiful cone snail
attract my prey and
send them straight to hell
I keep it to myself
underneath the sea
I only come out
when the attacker
is on their knees
yes, I’m only tiny
beautiful and deadly
put me on your neck
wrap me around your wrist
I’ll always fight back
with all the venom that I have.
t.l.
Tsunami of Words 