Black Widow

I came upon a widow, black, 
carrying a poison sac.
I asked her what was in her purse.
She suggested I call a hearse,
giving me a terrible fright,
asking if she could have a bite.
Your attentions, ma'am, I rebuff.
Of this chat, I've had enough.
I'm afraid, kind sir, it's too late. 
I've already fixed your fate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Leiser Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Clever and engaging poem, David! I enjoyed this write. :)
Crandall Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Thanks Laura, glad you enjoyed it. I got bit by something yesterday, when I was outside, and I got paranoid it was a black widow, but it turned out to be probably just a run of the mill spider. lol.
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