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Catch of the Day

I
observe
a
spider
as she spins
silken
threads.
Early
morning dew
makes them sparkle
like diamonds
in the
bright
sunshine.
She’s ready
to catch
fresh
flies for
lunch

Waltz Wave Contest Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Kim Merryman

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CHECKED WITH HOW MANY SYLLABLES
NB  Like Diamonds is 3 syllables on HMS and 4 on soup counter

06/10/21

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Arthur Vaso Date: 7/4/2021 1:00:00 AM I was pretty sure this was me, oh the sadness!!! Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 6/26/2021 7:43:00 PM Beautifully penned, Jan! Congrats on your win Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 6/26/2021 12:14:00 PM Jan, I loved the imagery and flow of your waltz wave! Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/26/2021 10:47:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write and picture. Enjoy your win with blessings................... Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/24/2021 4:39:00 PM I enjoyed this one, Jan. Congrats on your win. How are things going? Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 6/24/2021 2:45:00 PM Congratulations on your top contest win, Jan. You desreve it with this very well penned poem. Blessings and regards Login to Reply

Terry Flood Date: 6/24/2021 2:44:00 PM Congratulation, Jan, on a worthy top billing. Terry Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 6/11/2021 9:16:00 AM A delightful Waltz Wave with an enticing title, Jan. Regards & Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/16/2021 2:47:00 PM thanks so much Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 6/10/2021 6:36:00 PM Made me think of Charlottes Webb! That was some poem! Artistically spun and glittering! Loved it :-) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2021 5:14:00 AM Thanks so much BJ:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/10/2021 5:14:00 PM Spiders spinning everywhere! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2021 5:12:00 AM i love to see their webs outside just cant abide spiders in the house lol:-) hugs jan xx

Terry Flood Date: 6/10/2021 3:39:00 PM Smashing write, Jan, in a format that struck me as too much like hard work. [you're not cracking up, I deleted my previous comment about syllable counters because I’d missed the fact that ‘Like’ was included in the count. What can I say, it was late and past my bedtime ;-)] Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2021 5:12:00 AM lol thanks Terry, i often comment late into the night too and this form was challenging with the different syllable counters showing different numbers:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 6/10/2021 11:46:00 AM Hi Jan, You penned a good poem in the “ waltz wave “form. I found it humorous as well. Good imagery and content. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2021 5:10:00 AM thanks Alexis i was debating to write about catching her lunch lol:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/10/2021 11:29:00 AM aka "Eat your mate for lunch" whilst the web keeps time with Strauss? Nice entry! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2021 5:10:00 AM lol:-) hugs jan xx

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 6/10/2021 6:46:00 AM Great imagery. A wonderful write and pic. All the best for contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:18:00 AM thanks Rama:-) hugs Jan xx

Lisa Ricci Date: 6/10/2021 5:50:00 AM Good Morning Jan - I am one who does not like spiders or flies so good for the spider who took care of the fly but now who will take care of the spider (smile). Nice work with fun imagery for the reader. Have a great day. Thank you for sharing. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:18:00 AM Thanks Lisa i am not a spider fan but i do admire their amazing webs:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/10/2021 3:45:00 AM Beautiful poem and picture, Jan:) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:17:00 AM thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/10/2021 3:28:00 AM This is amazing... a wonder from your thoughts. I love it. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:17:00 AM thanks Gina:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/9/2021 7:51:00 PM This is wonderful, Jan. Wonderful... Now please forgive me, as I just can't resist this one: Seems this spider has not yet tasted 'french fries for lunch' lol. Kudos, gw Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:16:00 AM lol:-) hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins Date: 6/9/2021 7:07:00 PM Fantastic job with this, Jan. Makes me want to go back and cancel my entry!!! Very imaginative with great images. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2021 8:16:00 AM Thanks Milton my muse is in serious mode at the moment but i did write a silly poem for a friend but its not one for soup:-) hugs Jan xx