Why Does a Spider Have Eight Legs?

Two of them are for the steering wheel;
To drive unsafely is to be a heel. 
One is to make penciled calculations;
To make missteps is to spoil relations. 
Two more make amorous advances;
Based on calculations, he has good chances.
One makes careful notes, oh so detailed,
So, one day, his memoirs can be retailed.
Two are needed to solemnly pray 
That a baby spider is not on its way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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May 2, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Fun and clever David! Debx
Crandall Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Deb!
Rodgers Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Dear David, What a witty poem about a spider's eight legs. It is both humorous and thought-provoking. Each stanza cleverly highlights the multifaceted nature of the spider's appendages while also drawing parallels to human behavior and experiences. I loved how your playful tone and clever wordplay make this poem a delightful read, leaving the reader with a smile and a newfound appreciation for our arachnid friends. - Blessings, Daniel
Crandall Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Daniel! What I can't understand is how a spider can coordinate all of his legs, when my brain is at least twice as big, and my left hand doesn't even know what my right hand is doing!
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May 2, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Nicely done David..
Crandall Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Thanks Silent One!
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