Joanne Cook Poet Free verse

Arachne's Triumph

You cause my breath to still
Arachne.
Your handiwork of splendid intricacy
Suspended from the armpits of nature, 
vividly displayed through the unfolding mist,
holds me in this moment.
Adornments of the ancient bushland,
Your labour of survival, purposefully created,
Surpass any mortal attempts of mimicry.
Mocking Minerva’s intention of entrapment
You continue triumphantly
Weaving delicate decorations,
Catching acclamation afresh.

Jo Cook

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rhaya artlyy September 7, 2026 at 6:47 AM I've really been enjoying your story your characters and storytelling are fantastic. Honestly, I think it would work incredibly well as a manga or webtoon and could help you reach an even bigger audience. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il: [email protected] inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin January 18, 2024 at 12:38 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Skat A September 9, 2015 at 1:52 PM Joanne, thank you for sharing. A pleasure to read... SKAT

Raul Moreno May 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM Joanne, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Sue Mason April 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM Great writing here and a well-deserved selection to be a "first round survivor" ... smile ... good luck with the contest, Joanne.

Carol Sunshine Brown April 10, 2009 at 4:45 AM Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Joanne. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol

Laura Mckenzie March 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Carol Sunshine Brown February 27, 2009 at 7:06 AM Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. May you have many more featured Joanne. Love, Carol

Tyesha Ehigiator February 26, 2009 at 7:20 PM Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week.God Bless and best wishes to you in your writing*Tyesha

Michael Jordan February 25, 2009 at 3:52 PM Joanne - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

Vince Suzadail Jr. February 24, 2009 at 7:03 AM Congratulations Joanne, on "Arachne's Triumph" being featured. Beautiful? Yes, but they still scare me. God Bless. Vince