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I am lying on my back, cradling my arm Sun is shining here, making me warm Above my head my little friend is building A new home. Last night she had a killing Spree, enjoying a meal of annoying flies If they'd have voices I could hear their cries. While you across the big pond are asleep Tossing and turning, snoring, light or deep My spider brings entertainment here in bed No, I won't butcher her to death My friends in Europe, come sit here and share Sunlight, friendship, in my warm web where I am the spider, but you're no prey I have cookies, and tea, but first, let's say I bring my spider safely outside for you? Will that do? *** March 3, 2017 © Darren White

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/19/2017 8:51:00 AM

A fun write, Darren:) like your perspective, though I prefer to keep my distance from them:)

Darren White
Date: 3/19/2017 11:11:00 AM

Haha, Jo, sure :) I'll remove her, thank you!

Erik Savage

Date: 3/7/2017 9:25:00 PM

Wonderful poem, and so nice to have a spider cast in a positive light. Amazing creatures to stop and watch.

Darren White
Date: 3/7/2017 11:39:00 PM

Yes, it's a favourite pastime of mine, especially in autumn. They are fascinating creatures :)

Sara Ella

Date: 3/4/2017 7:11:00 PM

Wish the timing were no so far apart! I missed the spider, good company and treats! Maybe have to look for a midnight treat of milk and cookies ;) This is a fun one :)

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 10:39:00 PM

Heh yeah :) most here creep out by a poem like this

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2017 7:03:00 PM

How CUTE this is. Said the spider to the fly, I have cookies and tea! Love this.

Darren White
Date: 3/3/2017 11:03:00 PM

Yes, spider and fly, joining for High Tea :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/3/2017 3:48:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your entertaining poem, Darren! I must say, though, I am not fond of spiders. A fun write! Blessings, Kim

Darren White
Date: 3/3/2017 11:02:00 PM

So many don't like spiders, but in actual fact they are wonderful :) Thanks Kim!

Chris Green

Date: 3/3/2017 6:13:00 AM

This was cute and funny Darren. And all of this happened while I was asleep? :) I will not harm a spider I see in the house and if it is all possible, I will catch it and set it free outside. Your poem was fun and I can see how this would come about. Inspiration for poetry is everywhere.

Darren White
Date: 3/3/2017 6:17:00 AM

Haha, it sure does. Being bedridden a lot gives you the funniest inspiration ever. I also happen to like spiders, much to the dismay of many of my friends!