Linda Alice Fowler Poet Rhyme

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 May 12, 2023 at 10:34 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 May 13, 2023 at 5:58 AM Thank you Sam. Grim perhaps, but also spun with awe. They are fascinating creatures. I appreciate your supportive comments! :)

Sara Kendrick April 29, 2023 at 1:29 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 April 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM Thank you dear Sara. You are kind with your sweet words and congrats. :)

Joseph May April 28, 2023 at 5:28 PM Beautiful write Linda, Congrats on your win Linda Alice Fowler April 28, 2023 at 6:09 PM I appreciate your comments Joseph. Thank you! :)

Constance La France April 27, 2023 at 12:57 PM Linda, thank you for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Linda Alice Fowler April 28, 2023 at 6:08 PM Thank you Constance!

Akanksha Ayantika April 27, 2023 at 4:03 AM Beautifully descriptive, Linda! Congratulations on your placement. You must like following their movements around;) Linda Alice Fowler April 27, 2023 at 6:23 AM I could watch them for hours. LOL Thank you for the kind words Akanksha! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris April 26, 2023 at 7:24 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 April 26, 2023 at 7:40 PM Thank you Alfonso. I appreciate your visits and sweet supportive words! :)

Sotto Poet April 26, 2023 at 5:36 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 April 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM Thank you for your very thoughtful and considered words Lasaad. I am always encouraged by your remarks. :)

Speaks Volumes April 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM Congratulations on your win for this lovely poem Linda Linda Alice Fowler August 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM Wow. I was looking for poems I might want to submit to the anthology and saw I had missed responding to your comment from last year! Yikes! Miss you so much my dear sweet Svvie! :)

Paula Goldsmith April 26, 2023 at 2:26 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 April 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM Thank you dear Paula. They are industrious creatures. :)

Joanna Daniel April 25, 2023 at 3:47 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 April 25, 2023 at 6:22 AM I love all creatures. Many, I respect. :)

I Am Anaya April 24, 2023 at 10:06 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 April 24, 2023 at 10:22 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 April 23, 2023 at 10:05 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 Linda Alice Fowler July 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM How did I not see your comment two years ago? You have been good friend. Thanks you Svvie! hugs Linda :)

Daniel Turner April 23, 2023 at 6:05 PM Naturally I like this one, Alice. I love to watch them weave their tapestries. Good read! Linda Alice Fowler April 24, 2023 at 7:42 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 April 23, 2023 at 6:36 PM Not in my eyes:) A human kindness to a lesser being, hardly. Linda Alice Fowler April 23, 2023 at 6:08 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?