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Of Widows and Hearts

love is to a heart

     as black widow is to mate

          they can be killers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Spagnola Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Nice! yes to love is to take a risk, but it sure beats the alternative. Interesting comparison...:), jill
Lane Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 11:51 AM
I have a new man in my life, Jill. He's 16 months old and gets all my love... ;)
Haight Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Wow, so powerful a statement in so few words, Lin! Hugs, Sandra
Lane Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Thanks, Sandra. Aren't we glad it's not the other way around for those spiders?
Nance Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 6:28 AM
Oh yes very true! I like!
Lane Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 6:32 AM
Thanks, Cas. silly thoughts that often run true.
Tor Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 11:41 PM
So clever Lin
Lane Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 5:01 AM
Hi, Michael...thanks.
Gentry Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 11:21 PM
They sure can! Great haiku!
Lane Avatar
November 19, 2015 at 4:59 AM
Thanks, Susan.
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