The Bag of Spiders

When I pulled open the bag laden with captives
Their eyes breathed a great sigh of relief
Pouring out of the bag like a plague
They scuttled off towards the freedom trail
And wove silken webs to capture their enslavers

Well, wouldn’t you?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 9:25 AM
I love this poem! Original and creative - nicely done!
Clarke Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Thank you very much Linda. I appreciate your encouraging comments. Thank you for taking the time to read :-)
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