We fight and fight this daily battle
and hate the spider and its chattel
who tries so hard to lure you,
so easy is that gossamer thread
that wants to take you from your bed,
floating in the calm warm air
let me brush your silver hair,
go back spider, let go your grip.
Go take your ‘arachnid’ ways,
and spin somewhere another day
go find a substitute not him
and leave this gentle quiet soul
go spin your large white wheels of lace
that ensnare and strangle in their wake,
go back and think again,
for this is one, you’ll never win.
Stop spinning now, don’t draw him in.
leave him quietly, to sleep at peace.
go find your other prey to squeeze
for I don’t like your weaving ways
and this one has more sunny days.
You nasty creepy malignant beast
leave him be, go make your web
your threads that spin and crept within.
So easy is that gossamer thread…
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Superbly written Susie,eerie and creepy with the sinister ‘message’ coming through.
Kenx
Very good poem. You really make the reader see what you are seeing and feeling. God bless you and your family. Connie
Very deep Mum , shows how you both can take this battle on!
Well written def one for the book!
Love Jo
hi susie – im a friend of jo, and he has just shown me some of your poems – very impressive. heartfelt and moving.
good luck with everything! lots of love, laura xx
Thank you Ken for your great comment, my best wishes to you.
Thank you Connie ( My Space). I am so glad you enjoyed this poem, thank you for your comments.
Yes Jo – deep indeed, written when Dad was suffering much pain – My angry feelings coming to the fore I’m afraid.
Much love xxx
Hi Laura, How kind you are to say such nice things, I appreciate you taking time to comment on my poems.
What a great poem telling the story, all the best jimmy
You have captured the link between this awful disease and the creepy spider and strangling web well. A most interesting and well constructed poem. Bless you. Tony Wells
Thank you Jimmy for your kind comments
I feel that the spider is having a difficult time of it,at least that’s what I wish. Love Jewel