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Spiffy Spiders In a Bag

Spiffy spiders in a bag. Each was donning a top hat. Each was holding a bright flag. Just what do you make of that? The top hats were silken black. Each flag was flying so high. Each spider lay on his back. Just what to wonder and why? Eight legs rose up in the air. Each one waved his flag around. Each hummed a song of Eau Claire. Just where musing jolly found? The flags moved from leg to fang. Each signing change of baton. Each now in cocksure voice sang. Just why did that song catch on? I left them in that black bag Each one now dancing around. Each one stepping wig and wag Just how can I grok that sound?

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I Am Anaya

Date: 6/21/2023 11:19:00 AM

I think it's the cutest story watching them dance with top hats, and I love the lyrical feel to it.

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/21/2023 3:50:00 PM

lol, hugs-Linda! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/21/2023 3:20:00 PM

Hi my friend. I didn't notice till after I had written it, that it is rather lyrical. But they are the dancing, flag-waving type of spiders. LOL hugs :)

Valsa George

Date: 6/20/2023 9:47:00 AM

I love the way you have personified spiders ! I try to visualize spiders wearing hats and holding flags ! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/21/2023 3:19:00 PM

Very patriotic little fellers. Thanks for the great comments Valsa. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/14/2023 6:08:00 PM

'Spiders in a Bag' -- Wasn't that a song by Jim Morrison and the Doors? ... O! No, it was 'Riders on the Rain.' But your poem would go neatly with that melody: 'Spiders in a Bag.' Maybe that's what killed Morrison! ~ gw

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/21/2023 11:17:00 AM

Hi GW! I think it's "Riders On The Storm" ~Buttinsky :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/15/2023 1:25:00 PM

Haha. I hadn't thought of 'Riders'...LOL Thanks for stopping by and commenting gw! laf :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/14/2023 1:10:00 AM

You sure have a way of turning something like spiders into fun, Linda, well done:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/14/2023 6:32:00 AM

Thank you Jo. You are a fine friend and I appreciate your comments. :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/13/2023 10:30:00 PM

I was waiting for this ! I didnt bother to try it, I knew yours would romp (or should I say CREEPY CRAWL) home when you got around to writing it. Who better to win than the Sneeky Snake lady ?

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/14/2023 6:32:00 AM

Oh Svvie, you have no idea!! LOL Sneaky snakes and spiffy spiders - what next? :)

David Fisher

Date: 6/13/2023 6:05:00 PM

This is a fun way to write about spiders in a bag!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/14/2023 6:31:00 AM

Hi David. So nice to have you visit :) Thank you for your kind read and comments! :)