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Cobweb

Cobweb
Patiently, intricately done 
A trap for the unwary spun
With fine gossamer threads
In patterned fashion spread
By the use of fine technique
Across networks of intrigue
Causing chaos in the mind:
Fault of nature or mankind?

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© 21st November 2018

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2018

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Angela Crabtree

December 21, 2020 at 7:19 PM

I like your metaphor, Paul. Definitely the fault of mankind. Great poem! :)

Vladislav Raven

January 11, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Hi Paul, excellentThe cobweb, written piece from your pen. An unwary trap for the unsuspecting. In life as in nature, the unwary traps are ever layed. This is such a meaningful write. This is such a strong, real write. You have put much into this excellent write my friend. I am glad I dropped by this piece this evening. A thought-provoking piece. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

January 12, 2019 at 7:44 AM

Your insightful comments are truly appreciated my friend...thank you! Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

December 5, 2018 at 10:13 PM

BRAVO Paul! This was a delight and you captured the paradox of spider as artist and hunter so magnificently. I know a ton of work went into this and it is evident in the grace!

December 6, 2018 at 12:02 PM

Many thanks, Edlynn. I love your insightful and encouraging feedback. Best regards // paul

December 1, 2018 at 7:49 PM

Well-spun! ~ Gershon

December 2, 2018 at 3:23 AM

Thank you, Gershon! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

November 30, 2018 at 10:34 AM

What a stunning work of human nature dipped in the wonders of poetry and wrapped in the power of words! "Cobweb" worthy of rereads and it lends itself to several readings.. Cobweb is a meticulous work of Nature.. a "chaos in the mind"! The last line is a work of Wisdom! A great pleasure to read your unique poetry Paul.. My deepest regards.

November 30, 2018 at 10:53 AM

Thank you, Besma. Your lovely critique groups together the main points of my poem. Always a pleasure to read what you have to say. ~ Warm regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

November 26, 2018 at 4:08 PM

Excellent description, Paul, and I like the question posed at the end. Sending some winning wishes your way! Hugs, Carolyn

November 27, 2018 at 3:54 AM

Pleased you enjoyed it, Carolyn. Thank you. Hope you are keeping well; take care. Love & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

November 26, 2018 at 10:12 AM

Hi Paul, Life is like a cobweb, a very interesting, clever and apt comparison. Just know you'll come out tops in this competition - good luck. Best wishes, Jennifer.

November 27, 2018 at 3:52 AM

Thank you, Jennifer, for the feedback and belief in this entry. Warm regards // paul

November 25, 2018 at 7:54 PM

Nice point of view.

November 26, 2018 at 8:19 AM

Thank you, David. Regards // paul

November 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM

Great use of words Paul... You have way with those..

November 25, 2018 at 12:11 PM

Thank you, S-1. Pleased to see you around again. Regards // paul

November 25, 2018 at 3:23 AM

You are always wonderful with words Paul, I fall for this again, mastery is your craft...love and hugs.

November 25, 2018 at 3:53 AM

You are too kind, my friend:) Thank you. It is a pleasure to see you back in circulation! Hope you are keeping well. Best regards, peace & love // paul

November 24, 2018 at 2:02 PM

paul, you amaze with your metaphoric language, 'A trap for the unwary spun..' me likes!...huggs

November 25, 2018 at 3:40 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Nette. You grow me wings:) Hugs // paul

November 24, 2018 at 1:58 PM

Indeed the networks of intrigue... I enjoyed your thoughts...

November 25, 2018 at 3:38 AM

Thank you, Pashang; pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

November 24, 2018 at 7:24 AM

This is so beautiful... Reads like a winner...

November 24, 2018 at 10:07 AM

So pleased you enjoyed it, Supraja; thank you. Regards // paul

November 23, 2018 at 4:24 PM

I love how the intrigue of your poem evolves and grows to reminding me of a neural network in your final two lines, Paul. Great question posed to end your spectacular poem. This is so very visual, deep, thoughtful and thought provoking. Excellent on many levels. Your intellect and poetic prowess does amaze me, my inspiring friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs for you.. ~Susan

November 24, 2018 at 10:06 AM

Thank you so much Susan for these very insightful comments. Always looking forward to your visits, my friend. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

November 23, 2018 at 3:06 PM

love this thoughtful write, my friend

November 24, 2018 at 10:03 AM

Thank you, Jack. Hope you're keeping well....no snow in Malta, and so far the weather is being warmly kind:) Regards // paul

November 23, 2018 at 6:48 AM

Their design is a piece of fine architecture ...and flawless execution... just like your poem Paul. Well done..best for a win.

November 24, 2018 at 10:02 AM

You are too kind, Vijay...thank you! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 23, 2018 at 6:02 AM

- A wonderful construction ... beautiful written, Paul - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 24, 2018 at 10:01 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Have a lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul

November 23, 2018 at 2:30 AM

Very intriguing indeed!!! Makes one ponder.

November 24, 2018 at 9:26 AM

Thank you, Arthur. Spiders - plots - intrigues...they combine to set the imagination working. Regards // paul

November 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Fascinating to watch spiders at work, a marvel of nature. Well written Paul. Sometimes we feel that our lives are caught in a web. Good luck. Tom.

November 24, 2018 at 9:24 AM

So true, Tom. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

November 22, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Enjoyed, Paul!

November 24, 2018 at 9:13 AM

Thank you, Kim. Regards // paul

November 22, 2018 at 4:21 PM

I so enjoyed this poem...I am intrigued by the spider and its webs...have seen Charlotte's Web so many times. Have read on the silk trade and find it spellbinding. This is a web of fine words woven...

November 22, 2018 at 5:04 PM

I am pleased that you liked it, Sherry. Thanks to my g'daughter I have read the story of Wilbur the pig who befriended Charlotte the spider. Thank you for stopping by...pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Constance La France

November 22, 2018 at 4:20 PM

Paul, a wonderful rhyme poem for the contest, best of luck ~

November 22, 2018 at 4:45 PM

Thank you, Constance; good luck wishes are always appreciated. Regards // paul

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