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- the Weaver Arachene -

A poor little girl from Lydia
                                Earned her life stay with weave
                           She woved the most beautiful carpets
                                     No money or gold she got
                                 but some wool and some food
                    Arachene was a famous and sought after weaver
                    Everyone admired her work, she had a great talent
             Goddess Athena heard about this little girl who was so skilled
                Athena could also weave but not as amazing as Arachene
                      No one should be better than the Goddess Athene
                                  she was angry and very jealous
                    Arachene was forced to take her own life .... suicide
                              Although the Goddess Athene was evil 
                             she regretted slightly in the last second
                             She created little Arachene into a spider
                                      Next time you see a spider
                         send some thoughts to the little girl from Lydia
                                Arachene spins beautiful spider web
                                          in your and my garden




(Greek Mythology)
10.10.2013
A-L  Andresen :)

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Gleb Zavlanov Date: 2/22/2014 8:46:00 PM I love the story of Arachne. It's very interesting, and reveals the darker aspects of human nature, among them arrogance and disrespect. I believe you've done absolute honor to this ancient tale, and you've weft a beautiful poem, indeed. Wonderful work! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/23/2014 6:18:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Gleb, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jose Rodriguez Date: 10/25/2013 6:13:00 AM I really enjoyed this poem. Arachnids are among my favorite insect!this was a very pleasant read:-) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/25/2013 8:22:00 AM - Enjoyable with a visit from you. - thanks for taking the time to read my poem, Jose. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman Date: 10/24/2013 11:23:00 AM Oh this is so good, so visual, from one weaver here, to another one of fabulous fables... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/24/2013 11:25:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Harry, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler Date: 10/12/2013 7:45:00 PM I really enjoyed reading this great story. An interesting and unique piece of poetry you've written here, Anne-Lise! Nicely done!...Thank you for the great comments! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/13/2013 3:57:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Kelly, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Carrie Richards Date: 10/12/2013 2:50:00 PM What a wonderful poem.......story and myth. One to tell our grandchildren!! Thanks for sharing! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 2:55:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Carrie, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/12/2013 1:35:00 PM Thank you dear sweet Anne Lise for sharing this poem. I was not aware of this story. It was wonderful. Thank you. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 1:40:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jon, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/12/2013 1:20:00 PM may tou weave more beautiful pieces , anne...how is autumn treating you?.. have a refreshing saturday!..:) hugggs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 1:22:00 PM - We have a breathtakingly beautiful autumn day today !!! - <3 U, Nette !!!

David Williams Date: 10/12/2013 8:52:00 AM Anne Lise I love the beauty in this, it tells a fine tale and I love spiders, nice to read your work again....David Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 8:54:00 AM - Nice surprise to see you David !!! :)))) - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/12/2013 5:45:00 AM Hi Anne Lise I love this woven story beware jealous goddess love it Shadow x smile Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 6:09:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Shadow, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort Date: 10/12/2013 4:34:00 AM I will probably always come back being trapped in this web. In any case, the beauty of mythology is that there is not just one truth but many different sets of beliefs. Thank-you for sharing this lovely story. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 6:08:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Duke, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun Date: 10/12/2013 12:42:00 AM A very beautiful & great myth you've creatively crafted here my very dear friend, Anne Lise. So love it and enjoyed so much! Thanks a lot for sharing! Have a blessed and grace-filled weekend! Thank you so much also for everything especially for the very wonderful comments and your precious time reading my poems! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AGAIN! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 4:06:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Leonora, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May Date: 10/11/2013 6:37:00 PM a delightful mythical story Anne ....I enjoyed the read....hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 4:06:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Joseph, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 10/11/2013 6:23:00 PM we have a spider at work and though I am afraid of it...we watch it daily...it spins its web and a few days later a windy rain may wash it away and we come back the next day and she has a new one...so cool how they do them...enjoyed this beautiful write of yours :) hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 4:05:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Sandra, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Delysia Hendricks Date: 10/11/2013 4:51:00 PM So beautiful, Anne Lise. There's nothing as beautiful as a web reflecting the sun's rays, but I still hate spiders. Lovely poetry, my sweet friend. Licia :-) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/12/2013 4:05:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Licia, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne Date: 10/11/2013 3:10:00 PM lovely write on the famous myth, my friend Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 3:11:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jack, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath Date: 10/11/2013 2:58:00 PM Beautiful mythology excellently worded in to poem. Good luck, a wining poem and read like a winner. Loved always, bl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 3:05:00 PM - No contest poem, bl. :))) - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/11/2013 2:49:00 PM Since I know very little Greek mythology, I am just assuming that this is based on a Greek myth..Great job of converting it to a poetic form..Enjoyed reading it today..Thanks for stopping by..Leavin' On A Grey Hound bus is about our grandson..He has taken a job with a long haul trucking company and it leaving to go for school, etc..He does make one more mess but we endear him..Sara Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 3:04:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Sara, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Jordan Date: 10/11/2013 12:46:00 PM I'm always fascinated by the architecture of spider webs, and the persistence of the spider who tends and rebuilds its web day after day. I'll look a little more carefully next time I see one... Jack Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 12:47:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jack, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Christine Phillips Date: 10/11/2013 12:21:00 PM A very beautiful poem. I like this style of writing. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 12:23:00 PM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Christine, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/11/2013 11:17:00 AM I have so much enjoyed your myth my dear Anne-Lise! You brought to mind that I have learned the myth as a child at the Greek primary school. Allow me, just for the readers, to add that Arachne was the daughter of Idmon who was a dyer! Athena the daughter of Zeus and Goddess of wisdom! It shows that even "Gods" had human weaknesses fact that indirectly excuses easier human shortcomings! Thank you again for passing on this lovely myth in such a lovely way! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 11:32:00 AM - Thanks, my friend Demetrios ..... finally someone who has heard about this old myth !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/11/2013 10:18:00 AM i'm into myth but this one is something new to me, anne.. you have powered my imagination with your splendid knitting of words ever mystical... i look at spiders now with different eyes..:) huggs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 11:12:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Nette, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 10/11/2013 8:58:00 AM Culturally we revere d spider. D myth comes alive with yor pretty poem annelise!gud weavin! Fond regards. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 11:12:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem S.K., really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak Date: 10/11/2013 7:14:00 AM You wove your own little web of beauty through this tale. But I am still scared of spiders. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 11:11:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Monterey, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 10/11/2013 5:51:00 AM Amazing, my dear. Although I hate arachnids, I can see the beauty in this tale! Hugs! :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 5:53:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem my friend Eileen, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu Date: 10/11/2013 4:54:00 AM Wow! A great write my dear. Well penned. Thanks for ur wonderful and encouraging comments on my poems! I assure u all that am yet to give my best to u. You one my dearest friends here. Love alwaz, B.O.E Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/11/2013 5:08:00 AM - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem my friend Bob, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

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