Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

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Unbroken Line

Outlined by moonlight, mysterious Orb spider,
spinning your geometric lines, un-changed, 
as from the dawn of time.  Around us,
as life quickens-you -un-hurried-weave your web
as–slowly knitting time.

Second by second, secretly in spaces, you hang
your timeless filaments.
In daylight nature wraps you in a leaf- this ritual-
unchanging as the tide


Unaware by day we sweep this gossamer away
When patiently re-strung-like space and time re-spun 
we watch you, and for a moment time stands still.

5/30/21
~ Third Place ~
Premiere Contest: Open Poetry 5
Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot

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Timothy Ray May 4, 2022 at 7:44 PM ahhh the beauty in nature we tend to miss...not poets tho...i admire their work in the web as you well capture...lovely capturing dew and become diamonds hanging in the air....it is all magical isn't it my friend and blessed we are how poets capture what the crowd walks on by...congratulations

Jai Bankson August 22, 2021 at 6:40 PM Damnt woman.I love this along with all of them.Had to drop by after a few years.hope all is well

Smita Kulkarni June 14, 2021 at 11:52 AM So much to learn from the spiders about patience, perseverance and hard work!! What a superbly written poem Suzanne! I enjoyed reading it thrice to understand it! I also learned a new word 'gossamer'.

Regina Mcintosh June 8, 2021 at 1:41 AM Such a beautiful write. I enjoyed this so much. Congrats on your win and God bless you, Love, Gina Suzanne Delaney June 8, 2021 at 2:12 AM I really appreciate your valued comment. Have a wonderful day. Best, SuZ

Susan Ashley June 7, 2021 at 7:09 PM Dear Suzanne, your poem is exquisite. I was captivated by the amazing weave of your lush imagery. I was enthralled by the concept of the spider "slowly knitting time" and "time re-spun" - simply ingenious! Your gifted pen spills with reverent appreciation for Nature's beauty. Congratulations for your excellent win in Charlotte's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Suzanne Delaney June 8, 2021 at 2:11 AM Hi Susan: It was a real boost to find your wonderful comment. So validating to read. Many thanks, SuZ

Beata Agustin June 6, 2021 at 8:30 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Suzanne Delaney June 8, 2021 at 2:08 AM Thanks Beata: Your visit means a lot. Blessings, SuZ

Christuraj Alex June 6, 2021 at 6:55 AM Well-Knit. Congratulations! Suzanne Delaney June 6, 2021 at 1:19 PM Hi Christuraj: Thanks for reading and leaving this fun comment. SuZ

Charlotte Puddifoot June 6, 2021 at 4:20 AM time stands still indeed reading this.:) a lovely little 'snapshot' poem, simple yet so effective, well worded - congrats on your win in my contest! Suzanne Delaney June 6, 2021 at 1:16 PM Thanks so much Charlotte: A lovely surprise tor this Sunday. Hugs, SuZ

Rama Balasubramanian June 6, 2021 at 4:15 AM A beautiful portrayal of spider web. Congratulations Suzanne Delaney June 6, 2021 at 1:18 PM Thanks Rama: I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Best, SuZ

Demetrios Trifiatis May 31, 2021 at 5:22 AM Unfathomed is nature's wisdom, dearest Suzanne. Your inspiring writing, unmistakably, displays nature's grandeur! Excellent writing. Hugs Suzanne Delaney May 31, 2021 at 5:41 AM Hi Demetrios :Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your valued comment. Best, SuZ

Line Gauthier May 30, 2021 at 8:46 AM This is a FAVE for me. Love how you treated the theme of time here, Suzanne. Suzanne Delaney May 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM Thanks so much, Line….for reminding me about this poem. When we had Jilliby Farm I was fascinated with all the spider forms around. I wrote a lot of spider poems then, and some I need to look at again and post them.here. Cheers, SuZ

Tom Cunningham May 30, 2021 at 8:43 AM proteinaceous silk adorned in silvery dew ~ arachnid artwork. They never cease to amaze me, I love to watch them in the autumn when their webs are covered in dew. Tom Suzanne Delaney May 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM Tom: Glad you enjoyed….I found out an interesting fact when I was wondering how they produced all that silk. They eat the damaged web and spin it back. That’s recycling. SuZ

L Milton Hankins May 30, 2021 at 8:30 AM Interesting, thought-provoking, excellent poem about a spider's web, Suzanne. Most people don't even take time to notice their intricacies, just sweep them away. Nice work. Suzanne Delaney May 30, 2021 at 8:58 AM Thanks, L Milton: I have noticed that most poets take the time to notice…..read Robert Frost’s ‘Design’ It’s brilliant. https://spdbv.vital-it.ch/TheMolecularLevel/WelRed/Frost01.pdf SuZ