Spider Love

Creeping up the wall,
or out from behind her shawl.
The perfect victim now in sight,
expecting her to be in fright.

They think I only live to fright!
to hunt them down and give a bite.
A monster hiding in the dark,
or lurking about to strike my mark.

But, it's people who frighten spiders,
huge creatures, taller, and even wider.
Wielding a broom or rolled up newspaper,
a shoe or slipper or even gaseous vapour.

So many spiders dead at the hand of man,
yet they fear us?  It’s such a sham.
Us spiders have the rough end of the stick,
We’ve had enough, it’s time to coexist. 

So move over people and share your beds,
snuggle up to us with our hairy legs.
Embrace a spider to show you care,
We’d kiss your lips if you would only dare.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Delaney Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 6:04 AM
I am actually quite fond of watching them as long as the stay in their own universe. Lol
Cresswell Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 6:09 PM
I just had my supper yuk. You really got a rise out of this old gal. Great write lol.
Daniel Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 11:02 PM
Oh, now this is a different perspective, Craig! Snuggling up to spiders, maybe only spider man would try it, ha ha:)
Emu Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 11:15 PM
Ha ha, I did read that most people have spiders in their beds at some time during the night. That's a comforting thought for arachnophobics
Smith Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 1:50 PM
They make for a nice garnish to any drink, taste kinda like lickerish. Only bad part is keeping those little tiny hairs out of your teeth. Creepy good Craig...
Emu Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 2:07 PM
Ha, Not to drink Charlie. Cheers
Turner Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Love the humor here, old man. I think ignorance is the culprit. So many species, people have a tendency to lump them all together, like snakes. Most are harmless and beneficial. I enjoyed the read:)
Emu Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Thanks for the visit Daniel. I have some employees who are petrified of spiders seems strange to me.
Cwiak Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 5:23 PM
I probably would not mind if they did not come from the ceiling directly at my head. Most of the time I let them pass, as they have a common enemy with me...Ants. Nicely written OME...or should I call you Mr. Web? Regards for a great 4th !
Allison Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 2:14 PM
Love the fact you've written it from a spider's perspective but no way can I ever like these creepy crawlies - ugh but their webs are stunning!:-( hugs Jan xx
Emu Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Thanks Jan, they are stunning creatures.
Emu Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Thanks Jan, they are stunning creatures.
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