The Web

Hidden high in a corner, out of reach
listening to all your whispered speech,
along with my maker, hanging around
watching time pass until I'm found,
and brushed away by your broom
only to appear again in another room,
here to stay, I like this old place
just think of me as antique lace,
something beautiful and made by hand
a widow weaved me, strand by strand,
your fear of me, no longer fought
just an upturned smile now I caught,
inviting both of us to settle in
allowing my maker her web to spin,
crafted daily with a practiced hand
a thing so delicate and so grand.

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/20/2017 5:59:00 PM

my lucky day as i got entranced by the sheer beauty of your imagery, kelly... you will never lose your touch!.. how are you?...keep penning; been a while...huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/1/2017 9:31:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading and commenting so kindly, Nette... I am doing well. How about you? I have been spending most of my spare time on Facebook where I can share my poems with my family, which is something that I have never done before... Its good to see that you are still here, my friend :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 9/12/2017 9:56:00 PM

This is a gorgeous piece Kelly.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/1/2017 9:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maureen :)

John Fleming

Date: 7/27/2017 7:56:00 AM

Hello, Kelly. It has been a while since I called around...Just thought I should pop-in whilst passing. I hope you are safe and content at this time...And everything is well with you and the world. Regarding your poem. I agree with the comment Mr Goff makes below when he states: "A lovely sense of calm confidence"; this is a lovely poem, Kelly...Really quite lovely! My very warmest regards, Kelly, and, of course, my very best wishes - as always! :) john

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/23/2017 5:56:00 PM

Hello, John... and once again may I say thank you for your kind comments, as always... I am doing well, just been keeping busy. Most of my spare time is spent now on Facebook where I have been sharing my poems with family and friends... If you have a Facebook account, it would be nice to connect with you there :)

Paul Callus

Date: 7/11/2017 1:08:00 AM

There is also beauty in such a common thing which many take so much for granted, Kelly. Your poem shows this web in a new light. You have a keen eye and a lovely muse:) Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/30/2017 1:16:00 PM

Thank you so much for your nice comments, my friend... I really don't know where my inspirations come from, Paul. I am just glad that they do :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/8/2017 9:16:00 PM

There's one of those lovely pieces of artwork outside of my back door, right now. I'll forever see it differently since reading your poem.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/30/2017 12:58:00 PM

Thank you for your nice comments, M.L... I think that everything in our world can be beautiful, if we just look at it in the right way :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/4/2017 10:38:00 AM

Kelly...I am feeling a wonderful sense of calm confidence in this lovely poem....knowing ephemeral outcomes don't last...nice!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/30/2017 12:50:00 PM

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on this poem, James. I really appreciate it!

Robert Nehls

Date: 6/24/2017 5:44:00 AM

Hi Kelly. What a great picture you have painted for me to enjoy. From the webs understanding point of view. Our fears can be mellowed and understood to a point of acceptance. Very well written, my friend. I enjoyed it..... Robert.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/27/2017 6:37:00 PM

I am so glad you did, Robert... Thank you so much for reading and for your nice comments, as always.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/11/2017 2:38:00 PM

Nice one Kelly, liked this one! Hope things good with you, blessings Gordon

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/24/2017 2:15:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed this poem, Gordon. Thanks for reading, my friend... Things are good here, just been keeping busy. Most of my time is spent on Facebook, where I am sharing my poems with family and friends... It would be nice to see you there, if you have a Facebook account.