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Along Came a Spider

All things can tempt me, but some things tempt me more Like Squashing a spider, that crawls 'cross the floor Bring out the bugles...and sound the alarm Wait! I say to myself "She means me no harm" Her web in the corner, has caught her a fly That's where she was going...when she passed me by Quickly, she ran...with her tiny eight legs Carrying on her back....dozens of eggs I thought, "Not squash her- I'll go sleep on my couch" Then, I awoke with a bump, she bit me- OUCH! All Things Can Tempt Me Poetry Contest Sponsor: Beth Evans 2-20-2020

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/3/2020 10:36:00 PM

Absolutely adorable, my friend! This poem is so cute I could pinch its cheeks! Smiles, Gershon

Charles Messina
Date: 3/4/2020 7:03:00 AM

I am flattered, Gershon. There is a little bit of cuteness inside of me (lol) Thank you so much! -CM

David Smith

Date: 2/28/2020 11:11:00 PM

Poetry at its very best. Nothing overcooked. Just what the world needs. Have a great day David in NZ

Charles Messina
Date: 3/4/2020 7:04:00 AM

Awesome comment, David. Thank you very much! All the best to you my friend. Charlie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2020 8:13:00 AM

Ha ha, a most amusing write. No good deed goes unpunished.

Charles Messina
Date: 2/26/2020 9:20:00 AM

...and that's for sure! lol...Thanks, Rick.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/23/2020 7:58:00 PM

Your humor never fails to charm me, dear Charlie. How kind of you to let her (and her eggs) live. I love the wonderful irony of your awesome poem. Their bite can certainly hurt, and swell too. I let the spiders live so they can catch the yuckier creepy crawlers that get around :) Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina
Date: 2/24/2020 3:34:00 AM

SUSAN! Hey you're back :) So happy to see and hear from you my sweet and wonderful friend. I was praying that everything was okay with you and your family. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your charming comments. I don't mind spiders they usually stay to themselves, it's my girlfriend who is petrified of them (lol) she has me capture them in a bottle and then have me release them unharmed outside. Great to see you! Warmest wishes always, my dear friend. ~Charlie

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/23/2020 6:27:00 PM

G'day Charles … reminded me of a time when I found a bee drowning in a vat of honey, so when saving it, it stung me and died anyway - thanks Charles - Lindsay

Charles Messina
Date: 2/24/2020 3:37:00 AM

LOL We are too kind. I hope you got a spoonful for honey to soothe and ease the pain. Thank you for stopping by, Lindsay. -Charlie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/22/2020 7:40:00 PM

What a fun entry you did to her contest, Charles. My mom told me the story of a spider that her own mother took a swipe at with a broom and many tiny spiders came running off her back across the floor. So creepy!!! Yep, best not to squash her!!!

Mark Koplin

Date: 2/22/2020 9:28:00 AM

Good job bud! That was fun to read. Thank you for that.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/22/2020 6:36:00 AM

Cute one. I can't stand those webs. If they are outside I do try to let them stay but sometimes they are just in the wrong place. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/21/2020 2:16:00 PM

I love spider watching and your poem was fun. Yes i always evict them by getting them to climb on a broom...ha ha SuZ

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/21/2020 11:50:00 AM

... next time squash here, Charlie :))) .... but then, she has already received a dozen children ...Ouch !!! - Fun poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/21/2020 8:02:00 AM

I enjoyed this great poem. Well done :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 2/20/2020 10:38:00 PM

Charlie, Now this is a juicy poem. Don't bother with the daddy long legs, they bring good luck and will kill the nasty ones. -Richard

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/20/2020 4:09:00 PM

You spared her- taking pity for the eggs she carried--then she paid you back!--I see reflection of life's moments in your poem. Great humorous write, Charlie.