while Adrian is up high on a roof hammering down panels, Janu and I explore compost. Juicy, rich, dirt brown heaven.today was a two-snake day. a black tail sliding from the garden as I raked long grass. flash of red belly as it slid under hot tin. a grey-green shape reclining in the sun near the apple tree. languid. I know they mean no harm, but a sighting sets me back: frozen, watching. janu stays near; knows what to do if he sees one. stop! walk back! call for an adult! luckily he's never been one to shoot off in all directions without us.
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