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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.

Copyright © Cona Adams | Year Posted 2014

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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. Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.