Daver Austin Poet Free verse

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

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Judy Ball January 25, 2017 at 5:05 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 January 26, 2017 at 11:13 AM Thanks, Judy, and welcome back.

Michelle Mac Donald December 5, 2016 at 12:24 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 December 3, 2016 at 3:58 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 December 6, 2016 at 11:17 AM Thanks, Sunlite. Doing o.k. now. LOve, daver

Jack Horne December 3, 2016 at 2:44 PM lovely write, Daver - get well soon, my friend Daver Austin December 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM Thanks, Jack. Doing better now. Love, daver

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 2, 2016 at 9:11 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 December 6, 2016 at 11:28 AM Thanks, Nikko. Am doing much better now. Love, daver

Darren White December 2, 2016 at 1:43 PM Dropping by to send you get-well wishes! Hopefully you are able to read this again soon... Daver Austin December 6, 2016 at 1:41 PM Thanks for the visit, Darren. Now i'll drop in on you. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2016 at 8:16 PM HOping you are feeling better, my friend. Please get well SOON.

Tim Smith December 1, 2016 at 6:31 PM This is great Dave...wishing for your quick recovery.

Carol B. December 1, 2016 at 2:35 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 November 25, 2016 at 2:43 PM ohh, you weave a web of lovely images, joe... enjoyed this, spiderman!..huggs Daver Austin December 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM I'm sure Joe weaves great images too, and thanks for liking mine, hardy harr harr. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2016 at 5:52 PM just here to say HAPPY TURKEY DAY, my friend, and lots of thankfulness I hope! Daver Austin November 24, 2016 at 9:51 AM Gobble, gobble unto thee too. Love, Dave

Darren White November 22, 2016 at 9:54 AM I love spiders. I can watch them endlessly from my bed near the window. Daver Austin November 23, 2016 at 11:08 AM Thanks for the read. daver

Michelle Mac Donald November 20, 2016 at 8:44 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 November 22, 2016 at 9:12 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 November 20, 2016 at 12:19 PM Have a good Thanksgiving and love those little creatures that eat the bugs in your house. HUGE hug. daver

Maurice Yvonne November 18, 2016 at 11:53 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 November 20, 2016 at 12:44 PM So sorry to hear of your mother's ill health.I will keep my fondest thought for her. Love, daver

Carol B. November 17, 2016 at 11:02 PM Daver love this creative piece! You did the spider justice :) Daver Austin November 18, 2016 at 10:20 AM The daddy long legs is amazing - he can climb out of a pool of water and walk away. Thanks, daver

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2016 at 7:01 PM oh yes, the spider poem I saw earlier today. GREAT poem, Daver. Love that line about "lace fingers" Daver Austin November 18, 2016 at 10:21 AM Those lace fingers are strong. He can get doused with water and still crawl away. Love, daver

Nette Onclaud November 17, 2016 at 1:02 PM splendid poetic web of words, daver... huggs Daver Austin November 18, 2016 at 10:23 AM I've rescued a few daddy long lets from my shower. Thanks, nette. Love, daver