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when a spider dies
nobody cries
there's no surprise
when a spider dies
there are no tearful eyes
as it slowly dries
frozen in the moment
before becoming dead
feet clasped in prayer
hanging by a thread
when a spider dies
nobody cries
least of all
the flies
Last edited by ned; October 26th, 2018 at 11:06 AM. Reason: supernatural connotation
Sad but true.
I enjoyed the mischievous fun but the third line feels a bit clunky. Maybe a short adjective would work better than 'no' ?
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big surprise? Something short like this, maybe?
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination.
Living there you’ll be free
If you truly wish to be.~ Willy Wonka
hello - thank you for reading and commenting
I've changed the third line - unclunked?...............Ned
Perfectly unclunked.
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This is an enjoyable poem with a bit of humor in the end.
"hanging by a thread" -this line didn't work for me. I understand its value as a double entendre. However, I see it as a commonplace saying in the middle of an original work of art.
Thank you for sharing this one with us Ned. Although the spider dies in the end, I see your talent for writing is alive and well.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. -Maya Angelou
thank you for reading and commenting.
Inky, for me, 'hanging by a thread' is the best line in the poem, and pun intended, hangs it all together.
it is because it is a common expression that it works, adding a twist to the concept.
oh well, it takes all sorts.
have to say, I'm flattered by 'original work of art'.......................Ned
Last edited by ned; October 28th, 2018 at 07:57 AM. Reason: don't mess with my to to
when a spider dies
nobody does anybody criesy?
there's no surprise
when a spider slowly dies
there are no tearful eyes
as it slowly dries
but, did you hear the crunch?
frozen in the moment
before becoming dead
feet clasped in prayer
hanging by a thread
when a spider dies
nobody cries
least of all
the flies
Very light hearted poem. I offer a few suggestions and your last line is excellent!
"Illegitimi non carborundum " Vinegar' Joe Stilwell
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hello Pel - for me, your suggestions don't add anything - other than upsetting the rhythm and rhyme......don't you see that?
but I thank you for reading and your input.........................Ned
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