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July.10.2023
Bite size poem No.68. Poetry Contest
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A Spider and a Fly

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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Delaney Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 6:30 AM
Very well described, Valsa Arachnids fascinate me and find their way into many of my poems, enjoyed this bite size poem today. SuZ
Rose  Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 6:58 PM
The most amazing intricate creature is the spider, and your poem describes it so well, enjoyed my friend, keep well, stay inspired, :)
Buhagiar Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Dear Valsa, the web must have some smell to allure the fly to its death. Fine poem.
Eslinger Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 9:44 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
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