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Black Widow

black widow webbing
intricate labyrinthine
deceptive deathtrap 



AP: Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2020

appreciationartdeathinsectnaturehaiku

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Kai Michael Neumann

April 3, 2018 at 3:23 AM

Nice one. It mind sound weird, but your Haiku speaks about balance, I think. Many poetic wishes, Kai

Line Gauthier

April 3, 2018 at 8:55 AM

You have the true heart of a poet, Kai. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues

April 2, 2018 at 8:50 PM

Nicely done, Line!

Line Gauthier

April 3, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Thank you, Kim. Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf

April 2, 2018 at 5:19 PM

Yeeeeeeeesss! You have 'captured' its allure perfectly. Excellent! :) Gershon

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 8:44 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Gershon.

John Lawless

April 2, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Vivid description of a death trap.....and the intricacy of its timeless construction

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 11:40 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, John.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 2, 2018 at 9:39 AM

Ooh nice one!!! :) xomo

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 11:40 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Maureen.

Caren Krutsinger

April 2, 2018 at 9:26 AM

I want to steal this idea for a personification poem; and I will try not to use any of your words, yet how can this be? They are so completely accurate. Great haiku, Line.

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 11:41 AM

Go for it, Caren. I look forward to reading your creation.

Probir Gupta

April 2, 2018 at 8:18 AM

Nice Haiku ... The clever turn is nice ...

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 8:37 AM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Probir. Much appreciated.

Mike Gentile

April 2, 2018 at 7:57 AM

Love this one, Line. Elegantly crafted !!!

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 8:37 AM

Thank you so much, Mike. Much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham

April 2, 2018 at 7:24 AM

They are fascinating Line, especially in autumn when they really stand out when covered in moisture. And certainly deceptive, have seen many a fly meet his maker. Tom

Line Gauthier

April 2, 2018 at 8:44 AM

Yes, Tom. But so much art goes into their lovely trap. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.