Serpentine
by Jeremiah Salaam, Class of 2026

As the stars hover in the dark of night

A Tiefling stands, leathered, eyes bright

Shimmering white hair cascades down her back

She holds a serpentine, white against the black

The snowy tundra, a peaceful scene

The celestial serpent, so serene

Its scales reflecting the night above

The beauty of this moment, pure and touched by love

Silent and still, they stand in awe

The stars shining bright, flawless

The Tiefling and her serpentine friend

At midnight in the tundra, transcends