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Weave

A spider carefully plans and schemes the pattern for its life and quest. It spends its hours weaving dreams until it creates its sticky best. Its web is tatted small and refined or brocaded in heavy tapestry. Soon prey finds itself entwined, entombed within this basketry. The spider calmly enswathes it, a gesture quick yet fatal. To paralyze this tasty tidbit, its single bite is detrimental. To live, to spin, to weave, to eat, is spider’s deadly task’s cycle. Web mastery, a cunning feat, ensures the spider’s survival.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/12/2023 10:34:00 AM

A little grim but so well done Linda! Nice rhymes. Truly the spiderweb is a work of art and source of life for the spider! Wonderful metaphoric poem. Much to learn from spiders! Blessings! Congratulations!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 5/13/2023 5:58:00 AM

Thank you Sam. Grim perhaps, but also spun with awe. They are fascinating creatures. I appreciate your supportive comments! :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/29/2023 1:29:00 PM

Yes, those webs are spun to catch their prey and some spiders eat big items. I am glad that none of those live around here. Thanks for sharing this winner. Way to go. Congratulations. Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/29/2023 2:00:00 PM

Thank you dear Sara. You are kind with your sweet words and congrats. :)

Joseph May

Date: 4/28/2023 5:28:00 PM

Beautiful write Linda, Congrats on your win

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/28/2023 6:09:00 PM

I appreciate your comments Joseph. Thank you! :)

Constance La France

Date: 4/27/2023 12:57:00 PM

Linda, thank you for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/28/2023 6:08:00 PM

Thank you Constance!

Akanksha Ayantika

Date: 4/27/2023 4:03:00 AM

Beautifully descriptive, Linda! Congratulations on your placement. You must like following their movements around;)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/27/2023 6:23:00 AM

I could watch them for hours. LOL Thank you for the kind words Akanksha! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 4/26/2023 7:24:00 PM

Rhyming and rhythm Your rhyming poems always Super. It is like you had been in bourgeoisie rhyming academic before joining PS. Congratulations on your win in the Contest

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/26/2023 7:40:00 PM

Thank you Alfonso. I appreciate your visits and sweet supportive words! :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/26/2023 5:36:00 PM

This is a fantastic poem. Your thorough metaphor selection and perfect diction add another level of refinement to the outstanding verse you've crafted. Congrats on your win.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/26/2023 7:37:00 PM

Thank you for your very thoughtful and considered words Lasaad. I am always encouraged by your remarks. :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/26/2023 4:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your win for this lovely poem Linda

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/26/2023 2:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. You did a great "weave" with your story/write. They sure are busy. Have a great/blessed day..............

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/26/2023 2:27:00 PM

Thank you dear Paula. They are industrious creatures. :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/25/2023 3:47:00 AM

I chose the same word, Linda, yours is well woven about the spider... :) me and spiders have a long standing enmity, though I admit, it's fascinating to watch them weave their web:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/25/2023 6:22:00 AM

I love all creatures. Many, I respect. :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/24/2023 10:06:00 AM

Awesome poetry! Silky smooth, you are so talented Linda. Cobweb made of silk, a natural fiber covered with a sticky layer of protein, fatty acids, salts, and organic molecules. They make bridal veils from spider silk! Agatha Christies “Spider Web” oh and, Spiderman would be proud of you! BFW [best for win]

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/24/2023 10:22:00 AM

Hi my friend! Good to see you here! You make me blush Anaya. Yes, spider's silk is used for many things. It's talked about, written about, harvested, and, and, and. Spiderman can visit me any day ;)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/23/2023 10:05:00 PM

Awful subject lovely poem. Lady bugs make a good title.. :) You did well Linda but not good enough to get me to like them ! Twas a really nice poem. Best wishes Wen

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/23/2023 6:05:00 PM

Naturally I like this one, Alice. I love to watch them weave their tapestries. Good read!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/24/2023 7:42:00 AM

That's what I thought, but I had women leave my house when they found out I fed the little guy. The men didn't seem to care - they thought it was normal. LOL

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/23/2023 6:36:00 PM

Not in my eyes:) A human kindness to a lesser being, hardly.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/23/2023 6:08:00 PM

I love the little guys too. I had one on an indoor plant that I used to catch grasshoppers for. I'd put the grasshoppers in its web so it would have enough to eat. LOL Does that make me a bad person?