Extramarital Affair

I was jealous of her looks and splendor,
taking over my bed so gracefully.
To her strange charm, yes, men would surrender.
In thought, I wished her life, but secretly.

She climbed upon him as he was sleeping.
Perhaps she thought she'd found her next appeal.
Enchanted, I watched as she went creeping
upon my husband! What would they reveal?

Feeling her touch upon him would he wake
to see her there atop him face to face?
I wondered should I stay or silence break.
Wasn't long after, they in arm embrace,

that husband, half asleep, but with some charm
gently blew the spider from his arm.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 12/27/2008 5:11:00 PM
This must have been "crushing" to the spider. I don't like those things. Great poem. Vince
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Date: 12/17/2008 12:02:00 AM
Ohhhhh what an ending....this had me in for the first part and then, well you surely know how to give surprises. Lol...Lovely to read. Gosh! Can be someone be jealous of spiders..? wow. Have a happy holiday! Love, Chitra
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Date: 12/16/2008 6:24:00 AM
LOl..I was spellbound until spider my friend..I love the way the reveal was revealed. Great way of disguising your intent. Loved it!
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