Spider (poem) by Ruan Mills on AuthorsDen

Spider
by Ruan Mills → (All Poetry by Ruan Mills)
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Just a bit of fun...

Are you aware how scary you are? With all of those legs to carry you far Eyes that gleam with an eerie glow From down between long legs, slung low Those bony limbs so fast yet fine Hulk to feed this fear of mine Revolving, scuttling tiny feet Whose movements make my poor heart beat! Engrossed was I, my mind afar I looked askance and there you are Legs akimbo, gnarled and knotted As though to frighten me, you plotted Scrambling, scurrying across the wall Lurking, looming down the hall It’s no good! I just have to know I watch to see which way you go Will you climb left or clamber right? Oh crumbs! You’ve disappeared from sight! How can that be? I closely viewed The path you took. That’s just so rude! Could I be fearless, brave and bold? Dare I disturb the curtain fold? But you’ll land on me if I make you fall P’raps not... The thought makes my skin crawl!

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on July 8, 2013

Ruan,

I have a TERRIBLE fear of spiders. All my life they have been my worst enemy. Spiders and snakes! Just the THOUGHT of a spider landing on me...I would just faint. I couldn't stand it! Great write!

Love and blessings,
Linda+

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on July 4, 2013

VERY Good poetic write Ruan about a difficult subject!

Peace, God's agape love, abundant blessings,

John Michael

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 1, 2013

We all fear that which we do not understand...but they do kill off other pests, mosquitos in particularly...but I will be the first to admit that when one is close he gets squished, no matter how small or large if I can get him fast enough...e

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

I hate spiders and you are right, they disappear while watching them.
Enjoyed your "bit of fun."

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

~Ruan~
Fascinating to see an intricate web with raindrops.
Daddy long legs let them roam.
Skin crawl! Oh yes, those darn looming and dangling 8 legs!!

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

it is a fun one as you said
budd

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on June 30, 2013

squish that's what you will hear upon me meeting any spider
I've seen some weird spiders with beautiful colors
That I give them a pass
Love & Peace

William

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

My thoughts turn to nursery rhymes. Yes, up close and personal, spiders are some of the most hideously looking creatures on the planet. And there are so many of them and many of them are dangerous. Still, it's nice once in a while to cuddle up to a furry tarantula and pet it like a kitten.

Sometimes when crawling through dusty dirty old spaces, the brushing of a long abandoned spider web is more nerve rattling than the real thing.

Ron

Reviewed by E Phillips

Clever, witty and yet
a contraction I'd never met
P'raps a new pet?

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Hah! I hate the damn things, and at the same time I become fascinated by their web designs. I suppose they are necessary for the eco system to balance out, but I wouldn't give a fig if they were all wiped out. Creepy damn things.