Spider Tickles

There's something about spiders that don't agree with me Though I understand their importance in nature's society A wishful thought, I like to imagine, I have with them Is to maintain a distance in our zone shared realm But seems some like to crawl around and over me Each time when it happens, I'm flailing wildly Every little tickle feels me with horror and dread Wondering if it's a spider I fear yet still respect One was on my shoulder that appeared from nowhere A teenager of its species if to guess an age that's fair How and why they get on me is a mystery to me I'm sure that ninja spider is teaching them with glee When I was sleeping, one walked along my arm Gauged it in the darkness then flicked it off without harm I heard it land on something a short distance away I felt brave and removed it when I saw it next day Outside or inside, they always find a way on me Maybe I should feel honoured not just feel unlucky Not one has ever bitten me, they just give me a fright I will never harm one, no matter their size or height But wish they would stop giving such a scary surprise With space all around them they have freedom paradise Nature is my passion and respect all that lives within But these spiders will steer me to drink a double gin. 21.01.21 *Ninja Spider is reference to a poem I wrote last year*