Charles Messina Poet Rhyme

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 March 3, 2020 at 10:36 PM Absolutely adorable, my friend! This poem is so cute I could pinch its cheeks! Smiles, Gershon Charles Messina March 4, 2020 at 7:03 AM I am flattered, Gershon. There is a little bit of cuteness inside of me (lol) Thank you so much! -CM

David Smith February 28, 2020 at 11:11 PM Poetry at its very best. Nothing overcooked. Just what the world needs. Have a great day David in NZ Charles Messina March 4, 2020 at 7:04 AM Awesome comment, David. Thank you very much! All the best to you my friend. Charlie

Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2020 at 8:13 AM Ha ha, a most amusing write. No good deed goes unpunished. Charles Messina February 26, 2020 at 9:20 AM ...and that's for sure! lol...Thanks, Rick.

Susan Ashley February 23, 2020 at 7:58 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 February 24, 2020 at 3:34 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 February 23, 2020 at 6:27 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 February 24, 2020 at 3:37 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 February 22, 2020 at 7:40 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 February 22, 2020 at 9:28 AM Good job bud! That was fun to read. Thank you for that.

Sara Kendrick February 22, 2020 at 6:36 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 February 21, 2020 at 2:16 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 February 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM ... next time squash here, Charlie :))) .... but then, she has already received a dozen children ...Ouch !!! - Fun poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands February 21, 2020 at 8:02 AM I enjoyed this great poem. Well done :)

Quoth Theraven February 20, 2020 at 10:38 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 February 20, 2020 at 4:09 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.

Line Gauthier February 20, 2020 at 3:34 PM Fun poem, Charles.

Jan Allison February 20, 2020 at 1:10 PM what a fun poem Charlie - I'd run from a spider any day lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner February 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM You missed your chance and she took advantage of your kindness. Ironic! Love the humor, Charles:)

Jennifer Proxenos February 20, 2020 at 9:01 AM Hi Charlie, I reckon it was the spider that bit you, those little horrors hurt! Great write. Blessings, Jennifer.

Arturo Michael February 20, 2020 at 8:09 AM You're sure it wasn't a mosquito...Nice one...enjoyed it Charles Messina February 20, 2020 at 8:34 AM Ya know, I never thought that...great question! Thanks Arturo. Have a great day my friend.