Premiere Contest WinnerMeditation On a Spider Web

Between a flowering hedge
and garden path illuminator,
an ancient ritual unfolds.
In motion,  her fascinating legs
are silver lit and busy as they knit 
a geometric circle.

Perfect, concentric as she navigates
in  the half light, it glows unfolding
from her orb, ready to be touched
by morning dew.
Circular, suspended in light from
outer edge to inner circle 
she rests at last within its centre.

Taut to each claw a strand is fixed.
Death will come tonight for
some unsuspecting creature


1st. Place Premiere Contest No. 6

1st Place in SKAT's Premier Contest 6
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Delaney Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 8:17 AM
These simple little spiders weave the most geometrically perfect webs. They don’t seem to mind you watching up close. Perhaps we are in a different dimension so they don’t notice us. Just a theory lol, Hope you are well. SuZ
Ray Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 9:57 PM
oh what a web we weave....comes immediately to mind....and so many times i have stopped to admire a web bejeweled in dawns first moments when the crepuscular shadows slide into the light revealing diamonds galore....a pause to say how was the hunting my lady last night....hopefully many a mosquito was eliminated...beautiful, loved it
Carber Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Not a fan of insects, but you caught well, Suzanne, the reality of mother nature, which is not as we humans tend to romanticize [I tried the same re the coronavirus with 'I, Too, Wanna Live']
Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 9:30 AM
Awesome poem. Belated congrats.
Austin Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 7:46 PM
Yes. The fascination of spider's doings. Love this one about one of my favorite beasts. Congrats, daver
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 2:09 AM
Congratulations on this lovely poem being featured SuZ. I had not read it before. You should share it at PFT. I hope you are doing well. Blessings, Connie ; ) 7
Gitas Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 3:26 AM
This is amazing pem Suzanne...
Smith Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 8:54 PM
Best competition I've read in a contest. A very deserving win and one you should be very proud to claim, congratulations Suzanne...
Haight Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Suzanne, congratulations on your wonderful Trophy win for this amazing 'spider' poem so full of imagery and tribute to one of God's tiny creatures with such 'engineering' ability! 7 Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 3:37 PM
I love to see the webs but am not a spider fan at all - absolutely lovely write Suzanne congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
Richards Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 3:08 PM
One has to be observant and aware of the wonders of nature, in order to write a poem that captures the mystery as perfectly as this !! A wonderful win, Suzanne!!
Arnone Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Oh, so good. I was that spider ... for a moment. Congrats on the win. :-)
Smith Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM
A terrific write Suzanne...congrats on the top honors
Troutman Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 10:48 AM
What a wonderful poem. Well written. Congrats
A  Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 10:40 AM
Suzanne, I really enjoyed this poem of yours. Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog 'Mistaken Identity.' Forever **SKAT**
Esquire Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Dear Xegrakio POETESS, S-N, S u Z, I am going to send YOU a Soup Mail after I finish commenting on YOUR intriguing POETRY.remind me to talk about this POEM. Anyway, did YOU watch the Spider build her web; it certainly sounds like it. then again YOU are Talented enough to Write a Superb POEM like this without seeing it made.Inspiring Ink. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR S-P, and Loyal Liege...HG - This is the last POEM needing the P.S. LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER...Harry
Lamoureux Avatar
April 28, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Breathtakingly simple and beautiful. Well done!
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