Spider

SPIDER

Near invisible
But strong
To reach with lace fingers
This gifted mite would weave his cunning art

His task
With tireless purpose
Comes a swinging
Be it light or in the dark

Come then
Hide now
In my castle’s corners
I’ll not a meal deny thee    nor harm
Climb safely    make a start

Dave Austin

animalfree verse

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Judy Ball

Date: 1/25/2017 5:05:00 PM

This is excellent Daver. Loved every line. Great job and hope you are feeling better by now. I was gone for awhile so didn't know you were ill either. God Bless, JB

Daver Austin
Date: 1/26/2017 11:13:00 AM

Thanks, Judy, and welcome back.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 12/5/2016 12:24:00 PM

Oh Daver, please get well soon!! I didn't know that you were feeling ill.:(( I kept coming to your account to see what new gem you'd posted. Hugs to you, my friend! Love, Mikki

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/3/2016 3:58:00 PM

I lived among spiders in El Paso - harmful and harmless alike - buggiest place in the world. Your poem is so sweet to them. Get well soon and thank you for your comments to my poems.

Daver Austin
Date: 12/6/2016 11:17:00 AM

Thanks, Sunlite. Doing o.k. now. LOve, daver

Jack Horne

Date: 12/3/2016 2:44:00 PM

lovely write, Daver - get well soon, my friend

Daver Austin
Date: 12/6/2016 11:21:00 AM

Thanks, Jack. Doing better now. Love, daver

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/2/2016 9:11:00 PM

This made me smile Daver and my sister comes to mind, of how she's so careful with spiders... Spiders sure are such beautiful creatures! I love how you talk to the spider here and are such a friend to all animals.... wishing and praying for your speedy recovery and sent you message... sending much love and prayers your way-- Nikko :)

Daver Austin
Date: 12/6/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thanks, Nikko. Am doing much better now. Love, daver

Darren White

Date: 12/2/2016 1:43:00 PM

Dropping by to send you get-well wishes! Hopefully you are able to read this again soon...

Daver Austin
Date: 12/6/2016 1:41:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Darren. Now i'll drop in on you. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2016 8:16:00 PM

HOping you are feeling better, my friend. Please get well SOON.

Tim Smith

Date: 12/1/2016 6:31:00 PM

This is great Dave...wishing for your quick recovery.

Carol B.

Date: 12/1/2016 2:35:00 PM

Dropping by Daver to wish you a speedy recovery! I hope you're feeling better real soon. While I am here I am going to read more of your amazing poetry :) All the Best!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/25/2016 2:43:00 PM

ohh, you weave a web of lovely images, joe... enjoyed this, spiderman!..huggs

Daver Austin
Date: 12/6/2016 2:03:00 PM

I'm sure Joe weaves great images too, and thanks for liking mine, hardy harr harr. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/23/2016 5:52:00 PM

just here to say HAPPY TURKEY DAY, my friend, and lots of thankfulness I hope!

Daver Austin
Date: 11/24/2016 9:51:00 AM

Gobble, gobble unto thee too. Love, Dave

Darren White

Date: 11/22/2016 9:54:00 AM

I love spiders. I can watch them endlessly from my bed near the window.

Daver Austin
Date: 11/23/2016 11:08:00 AM

Thanks for the read. daver

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 11/20/2016 8:44:00 AM

Ewww...I'm trying to see spiders through your eyes, but Daver, those buggers bite.:( Still they are intriguing creatures, and you've done them justice with this write.:) Best wishes, mega hugs, Mikki

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 11/22/2016 9:12:00 AM

They must think I'm food, cause they like to bite me.:) Have a great Thanksgiving; sent you a letter yesterday.:)) Best wishes, a gargantuan hug, Mikki :)

Daver Austin
Date: 11/20/2016 12:19:00 PM

Have a good Thanksgiving and love those little creatures that eat the bugs in your house. HUGE hug. daver

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/18/2016 11:53:00 AM

Love this charming from the heart write about spiders. So impressive, so happy you are looking after those arachnids. This is a fav for me. Love you lots daver, hope November is going really well for you.

Daver Austin
Date: 11/20/2016 12:44:00 PM

So sorry to hear of your mother's ill health.I will keep my fondest thought for her. Love, daver

Carol B.

Date: 11/17/2016 11:02:00 PM

Daver love this creative piece! You did the spider justice :)

Daver Austin
Date: 11/18/2016 10:20:00 AM

The daddy long legs is amazing - he can climb out of a pool of water and walk away. Thanks, daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2016 7:01:00 PM

oh yes, the spider poem I saw earlier today. GREAT poem, Daver. Love that line about "lace fingers"

Daver Austin
Date: 11/18/2016 10:21:00 AM

Those lace fingers are strong. He can get doused with water and still crawl away. Love, daver