Exquisite Work of Art

A work of art 
laboriously created
exquisitely spun
silken magic, 
dainty looking

do not let this fool you
she is strong enough to survive
most rain storms, 
and study enough to capture prey

her maker sits close by
as to not scare lunch
beads of water from last night
help her shimmer and dazzle

the tiny bugs are intrigued
mesmerized, they begin to climb
toward their final destination.
mother spider arrives in time to 
wrap them carefully
lunch and supper
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Pettit Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 10:32 AM
I presume you are describing a spider web here? If so, then you have written this quite well.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 8:44 PM
Thank you, you are correct.
Hankins Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 8:17 AM
I like this one a lot, Caren, but I have to admit I don't understand it. Is it a metaphor some someone? Or, have I completely missed the target?
Krutsinger Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 8:44 PM
It is a spider web.
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