Precarious

The snail holds onto

the precarious plant;

at the point where anymore weight

will send it to a shell-shattering 

doom.

Once secured, the snail hides 

in fear of predators

or curious humans;

really, they are the same

to something so small.

The neighbouring snails have gone into a similar slumber

all around on plants and ground;

many lie undisturbed,

but there are carcasses of the victims

of careless humans.

An interesting experience

from one of the most seemingly tedious

creatures.

This photo was taken at the Leslie Street Spit in the fall, a really cool place where there are various types of animals; especially since it was right beside the lake. We saw butterflies, crickets, some weaselly creature, and various types of birds.