Cradle of Thread

It happened when I was not noticing,
yet I was so close,
that had I not have been here,
disregarded as I was,
I would missed the weaving,
from branch to branch, a spider’s thread,
meshed with the sun, 
as if spinning itself with velvet fingers.

A net,
cradled over the leaves, 
slung low over the dew.
Evidence in the spring daylight,
of a chore needing to be done,
skillfully being crafted,
trembling in the soft breeze,
as the sun fondles each delicate strand.

This is not new, or kept a secret,
but I can't help but wish,
for someone here,
to share my excitement,
and to also recognize,
the magic of the silver thread
and a miracle in the making.







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For Suzanne's Contest
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Harper Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Excellent sharing of the wonder of the spider's creation, Carrie, congratulations on your win!
Guzzi Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM
We are all caught in the web! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Gorelick Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 6:25 PM
By far the best of class..you are so talented. BG
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM
Carrie congratulations on you fine win. An fabulous poem. Warm Smiles, Connie
Kendrick Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Those webs are fasinating to look at ..Creative way to go in writing this winner for the contest...Congrats on your awesome win..Sara
Eastman Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Congrats on the win. Their webs are so exquisite.
Johnson Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 8:15 AM
Beauty shared is that much more magnificent. Congratulations Carrie. Love, Joyce
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June 20, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Great congrats on your superb win, my friend. Loved always, bl
Delaney Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Congratulations and thank you for entering my competition, I enjoyed reading all the entries so much. Yours was outstanding. SuZ
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations to you on your win in Paula Swanson's "Thread" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Congrats, Carrie. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Great job. Best to you and yours. luv Ralph
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 2:53 AM
Congratultions Carrie, very nice x
Quigley Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations Carrie. A wonderfully original idea on the theme.
Merryman Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 9:21 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem, Carrie. Great imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM
You have created beauty and wonder in something most find a nuisance. As the sun fondles each delicate strand ~ lovely imagery. Blessings, Rhonda
Scholtz Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Very creative and lovely poem Carrie, good luck in the contest, best wishes .Elizabeth
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