Urban Surprise

On my city walks, a sighting

Of some wildlife oft prevails

But today I was surprised to see

A little group of snails.

 

Two were inching very slowly

To the edges of a path

Though with runners soon approaching,

Things looked sketchy – do the math.

 

One crushed shell nearby was telling

So I hoped they’d be all right

For along the promenade, a snail

Is not a common sight.

 

Later, I saw many pigeons

And a chase involving mice

But it took some slimy crawling snails

To get me looking twice.