Emile Pinet Poet Terza Rima

Femme Fatale

A black widow spider spins a silk thread
into a near-transparent dream catcher;
filling her with joy, and her meals with dread.

A very cunning, deadly flycatcher
ready to pounce and mummify her food:
she lies in wait, like a body snatcher.

Any damaged web gets quickly renewed
with her sticky silk, resetting her trap:
so, struggling insects remain firmly glued.

She secures victims in a woven wrap:
ensuring they remain alive and fresh
until she sups: draining them of their sap.

Liquefying bugs, entangled in mesh:
she flaunts a scarlet hourglass belly patch
and fangs that inject poison into flesh.

Males must escape as soon as they detach,
for to this femme fatale, they're a fair catch.

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Beryl Edmonds November 13, 2020 at 2:07 AM A marvellous Terza Rima poem Emile. Femme fatales black widow spiders are, but how fascinating is their filigree art. Belle Emile Pinet November 13, 2020 at 5:24 AM Thanks Belle, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Constance La France November 11, 2020 at 10:47 AM Emile, not only beautifully penned but educational too, hope I never see that spider in my garden, maybe she is hiding there now _Constance Emile Pinet November 13, 2020 at 5:23 AM Thanks Constance, I'm sure you are safe here in Canada, we're too far north for these spiders. I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman November 9, 2020 at 4:17 PM Well written my friend - this black widow spider is perfectly portrayed in your flowing, lyrical lines. All the best! Emile Pinet November 9, 2020 at 5:06 PM Thanks Sam, as always, you manage to bring a smile to my day my friend, Emile.