This Poem was Submitted By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2008-08-27 16:57:13 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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A Spider's Web

A spider spins her wedding dress on eaves when rain has left its fringe on sash and dome. She creeps on silky threads in summer’s breeze and never breaks her web as soft as foam. I watched her prance her feet upon the spout and leave no trace atop the water’s fall. With mouth too small to speak a word or shout, she danced a jig beside the garden wall. When summer fades and draws a golden breath, this tiny insect seeks the heat to thrive. Her veil of lace will not prevent her death, alas her dappled body won’t survive. The frosty tooth of winter’s cloud prevails and God’s design will prove He never fails.

Copyright © August 2008 marilyn terwilleger

Additional Notes:
I saw a spider's web on my drain spout and decided to write about it. Thank heavens I didn't see the spider as I hate them with a passion!


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2008-08-30 20:02:42
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Marilyn, What a perfect image you create with your deft penning; easy to read and well flowing with such a delightful ryhme pattern. Thank you for the afternoon respite and the chance to escape the hum-drum frey of the day. Best always, Lora


This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2008-08-29 21:19:50
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Then you would not enjoy my barn spides which cling to the bottom of the deck or edge of the porch......some as big as fifty cent pieces, YUK........and they hardly look or act as neat as yours seems to. Enjoyed the beauty of the web as your words brought it to life, A spider spins her wedding dress on eaves.....creeps on silky threads in summer’s breeze.....honestly this one should be made into a little reader boy with images and perhaps add the prince in the next one.......bet you could just make that work as your pen has already created the beginning web......thanks for posting, enjoy the change in the season as it will be quickly upon us. God Bless, Claire
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