The Web

Web wet with dew sparkles in morning light
The spider toiling all night
Hoping for a banquet


Working all night to support family
Caught up in a web of debt
Hopes for a miracle


5/26/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 9:05 PM
haha. that last line is priceless.
Kendrick Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 5:17 AM
Great comparison..Sometimes miracles do happen..Thanks for the visit to my page..Have a great day!! Sara
Sietesantos Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Love this write - very witty - well done!
Lindley Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:52 PM
A nice one my friend, really love the banquet line!! Bravo!!!!!
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