The Older Wiser Spider

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The older wiser spider, now faster than the storm,

found his way inside and at last was dry and warm 

but he strolled to his demise when he passed me in my room, 

for the older wiser spider was slower than the broom...


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CONTEST: Mother Goose Grows Up
SOURCE: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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La France Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:46 AM
Lycia, congratulations on your win, delightful !
Harding Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Thank you Constance!
Fisher Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 5:27 PM
That's super funny! Congrats on the contest.
Harding Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Thank you David!
Hawley Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Congrats on your win in this contest. I liked how this was just funny!
Harding Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Thank you Miranda!
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