Deadly Aim

(Another look at Funnel Spiders) They spin and spin in dark of night funnel and tunnel beneath my sight then slide inside to hide from view; yet, like a thug with talons, tug an innocent bug, snag him snug, then proceed to chew him through.

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Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/4/2014 12:36:00 AM

I shy away from spiders. I respect their space, but love watching from afar, how diligently they build their home. Enjoyed reading about this particular type. Have a great day Cona! :) xxxxx d.

Cona Adams
Date: 11/4/2014 5:42:00 AM

Yes, I shy away from spiders, too. But these little guys are working at night while we are sleeping. Three things I like about them; they live outside, they catch bugs, and their little bug-traps sparkle in the morning dew and sunlight. Thanks for the visit, Dorian.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/3/2014 9:06:00 PM

well done, cona! i didn't know about this type of spider but you've described them very poetically here...

Cona Adams
Date: 11/4/2014 5:38:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. The first time I saw all those little white circles on the lawn, I didn't know what they were. They were sparkling in the sunshine like little snowy blossoms.

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 11/3/2014 4:25:00 PM

enjoined these lines much appreciated

Cona Adams
Date: 11/3/2014 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Robert for the visit, and for the comment. They appear in Autumn, like white gossamer blossoms on the lawn. I originally called them a bouquet on the grass.