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Four-Leaf Clover

Bob a small bug landed on a childs swing Weary and puffed because of the wind Resting his wings and his six tiny legs Tired from his journey, wanting his bed. The journey was long, weather was fine Warmth from the sun, making good time Wings gently humming like song from a bee Minding his own business happy and free. Resting, recouping, enjoying the sun What happened next can't be undone Whisper he heard "Your going in my tum" Bob instantly froze and went kind of numb. A spider shot out, didn't know from where It gave him a look - a terrifying stare Eight legs and faster having two extra more For moment Bob wished he had twenty four. Spiders legs propelling, whirring in sound Bob stumbled and fell, fast to the ground The spider sped down its steely fine thread That instant Bob thought "I'm about to get dead". With energy burst Bob flew to the side Trying to find somewhere to hide A swift move, a wing glide, Bob hid in a tree He's nerves so jumpy he felt like a flea. Spider came crawling feeling his vibes Was no where safe to find and to hide? Exhausted Bob thought "I'm too done in It will have me for his dinner din-dins." Suddenly from nowhere within the big tree A bird swooped down its direction to he Bob placed two legs covered his eyes Two others he used to prayer his goodbyes. Sudden wind gush knocked Bob right over Promptly landed on a four leaf-clover Looking back seeing what had just happened The bird gobbled the spider in a swift action. Bird said to him "You was lucky there mate That spider invaded my territory state Taking it all, nothing left to feed That spider was full of its own greed" "Wrapping and hoarding it all away" "I've been waiting for this very day". Cunning and clever knew how to avoid Using and hiding in darken voids" "S. Parrow my name, anytime you want rest "This tree your sanctuary, a welcome guest" Flying off I was glad this day be over And grateful the luck of that four leaf-clover. 02.08.21

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Date: 6/25/2022 12:13:00 AM
This is a brilliant poem /story, with a happy ending. Well done.
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Emilia James
Date: 6/25/2022 4:31:00 AM
Thank you so much Jeanette and for reading and commenting on one of my older poems. I always like and prefer a happy ending. Emilia : )
Date: 8/12/2021 8:02:00 AM
Great story well told Emilia, excellently penned with super imagery and lovely thyme. Blessings, Gordon
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Emilia James
Date: 8/12/2021 9:32:00 AM
Thank you so much Gordon, Happy that you enjoyed, Emilia : )
Date: 8/6/2021 2:05:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your beautiful story dear Emilia... Hugs... ~ Ani
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Emilia James
Date: 8/6/2021 11:14:00 AM
Thank you Ani, hope to do a continuation of some sort. Hugs Emilia.
Date: 8/5/2021 3:47:00 AM
What an enjoyable story, Emilia! enjoyed:)
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Emilia James
Date: 8/5/2021 4:32:00 AM
Thank you so much Jo, Glad you enjoyed, Hope you have a nice day, Emilia : )
Date: 8/4/2021 6:18:00 AM
Hello Emilia,I love this story poem. and I like the way it ended. will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/5/2021 11:52:00 AM
Hello Emiila, Yes Emilia that is a good idea. You are welcome my friend.
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Emilia James
Date: 8/5/2021 4:31:00 AM
Hello Darlene, Pleased to know that you liked and enjoyed it and thank you so much for honouring with a fav. Hope to take it further with more tales. Emilia :)
Date: 8/3/2021 5:06:00 PM
Hi emilia.ive got a friend called bob.lol. it made me smile.thank you.simon:):)
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Emilia James
Date: 8/5/2021 4:27:00 AM
Hi Simon glad it made you smile, Is your friend lucky by any chance? lol Hope you have been keeping well, Emilia : )
Date: 8/3/2021 11:50:00 AM
- A wonderful writing, Emilia ... I enjoy reading ... we often looked for four-leaf clover when I was a child ... with hope of eternal luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Emilia James
Date: 8/5/2021 3:24:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise, I did too as a child, can't remember ever finding one though. Might explain the bad luck I often get lol, Emilia :)
Date: 8/2/2021 10:42:00 AM
Your tale of the lucky four-leaf clover was engaging, entertaining and fun, Emilia. The happy ending was so pleasing. Have a wonderful week, Evelyn :)
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 8/3/2021 11:35:00 AM
How nice! It will be purely delightful reading, I'm sure. Best wishes for continued success. :) Evelyn
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Emilia James
Date: 8/3/2021 2:04:00 AM
Thank you Evelyn, glad you enjoyed, hope to take this further with more tales. Emilia : )
Date: 8/2/2021 9:40:00 AM
What a cute fun story, Emilia, nicely done. It's good to see you posting again. John
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Emilia James
Date: 8/3/2021 2:02:00 AM
Thank you so much John, feels good to be posting again. Emilia.
Date: 8/2/2021 8:43:00 AM
Too close for comfort lol, but a nice happy ending. Well written Emilia, good to see you back. Tom
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Emilia James
Date: 8/3/2021 1:59:00 AM
Thank you Tom, glad to be back. I got bit of catching up to do. Emilia.

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