Perception

Slimy slithery creature

Slithered in the backyard

Under the stars

It ruled the garden

Bringing in creeps

Every time lighting struck

Heart pounded at a galloping speed

At the first stroke of sunlight

Beaming fresh on the flowers

With trembling feet

Moved myself to open the backdoor

There still lay the long creature

Only it was not so terrifying  

There lay a harmless rope instead.