Flower Spider Poems

Jasmine waving in sun.
Fragrant ceremonial tea.

NB: Inspired by Suzanne Delaney’s contest and subsequent blog (3-29-2023). This form arose from the oral tradition of “call and...

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Bounce, bounce, bounce, pounce, the tiny bug doth trounce.
From flower, to peddle to blade he jounce.
A salacious Salticidae, announce.

This, jumping spider, you cannot denounce,
nor deny...

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She casts a spell
in the open air, 
Over, grass and flower.
It shimmers brightly and catches the light 
turning splendidly to strands of silver
that twirl silently...

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This is a garden of sunshine granted
each an escape from our everyday trials.
Where sadness, anger, or lies aren't planted
because we all need a garden of...

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Acrid smoke in the scientist’s bell jar
Blankets of chenille-covered snow
Crystalline carbon diamond star
Drips forming stalactites grow
Effervescent waterfalls’ dreams
Frothy-topped cappuccinos 
Gelid surfaces of lakes and streams
Halos...

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When

I was nervous, 	    (bats, cats, and rabbits, doing tricks after breakfast)	
It was early.        ...

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I WISH I WEREN’T A SPIDER
by
JOHN M. ARRIBAS



I wish I weren’t a spider, not even my relatives are a friend
Getting close to another kinsman could...

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Mr. Spider is an ugly looking creature. He has a hairy face and arms. However, the hairs on the top of his head are somewhat...

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filigree shimmers
sunlit dewdrop tiara
graces summer rose...

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The old spider web weathered many storms,
Now dusty and twining around,
Like a faded white rope hung with a noose
Casting shadows upon the ground.
It sways in...

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Spin your web, oh gentle spider
Gentle spider maker of wondrous things
In a hazy morning dew so splendid
With your  sticky string so mended
Simple life is...

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