A Spider and a Fly

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July.10.2023

Bite size poem No.68. Poetry Contest

Sponsor -Line Gauthier

At the centre of a viscous net The sly spider waited alert A fly flitted closer on buzzing wings Was caught in the labyrinthine strings Alas, wound round in ductile rings

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/11/2023 6:30:00 AM

Very well described, Valsa Arachnids fascinate me and find their way into many of my poems, enjoyed this bite size poem today. SuZ

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/10/2023 6:58:00 PM

The most amazing intricate creature is the spider, and your poem describes it so well, enjoyed my friend, keep well, stay inspired, :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/10/2023 10:29:00 AM

Dear Valsa, the web must have some smell to allure the fly to its death. Fine poem.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 7/10/2023 9:44:00 AM

Oh, goodness! So glad my eyes see too poorly to have actually witnessed this, but your poem’s descriptive imagery certainly drew me right to the edge of the web! Oh noooooo! (8-o