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The Pirate Spider Neighbor

The pirate spider does not spin a web. Does not have to, For she creeps into the webs of others, Killing them, and taking over their web. Possibly eating their young. No integrity. Pretending it is her own web, Which it now is, Sometimes taking credit for the intricate design Which she never created. Pirate spiders, my neighbors’ worst nightmare. If you happen to live close to one, watch out. She may have her eye on your web next, And she comes when you least expect it, After you befriend her, and babysit her spider-ettes. No integrity. So sleep with your eyes open if you can.

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/6/2018 1:33:00 PM

"Pirate Spider"; they're everywhere...everywhere...millions of 'em! Okay, I'm back on earth...I've worked in offices full of them and there were at least two that I recall on the street where I grew up.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/6/2018 1:42:00 PM

They are all around, only many of them are people.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 11/6/2018 8:00:00 AM

Now whenever I see one of those people I will think "Pirate Spider!"... as that is a perfect description for the behavior! ;P

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 11/6/2018 9:01:00 AM

Yes, that is a very disturbing concept of "friendship", indeed! :O

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/6/2018 8:08:00 AM

And I see that you also have met a few. The ones I do not "get" are the ones who are fooling around with their "best friend's" husband. If this is a best friend,who are your enemies then?

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/6/2018 7:05:00 AM

Creative work. Enjoyed reading this one. Sara

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/6/2018 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Sara. I appreciate it. I had read about them and I thought "some people act a lot like a pirate spider."