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In Favor of a Water Spider
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In Favor of a Water Spider |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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In Favor of a Water Spider Down meadow green to silver pond Where water spiders dance upon A glaze of wetness meant to be Their highway to eternity A toad upon a nearby rock With tongue poised to reduce the lot Is spotted by a next of kin A long and scaled amphibian An eagle’s eye has timed it’s plunge Toward a snake about to lunge A small distracted toad whose tongue Will instantaneously be flung Upon a spider who’ll survive With lightning speed and crafty dive While all are posed to make a kill They know the outcome is God’s will But suddenly they all dispersed In unison as though rehearsed I moved to scratch an itchy twitch God whispered,“Man, my only glitch” Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (05-29-2003 08:25 PM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ha! Elizabeth that's so cute. Yeah man is more often than not the problem. What a beautiful description of the balance of nature....real nice images. I haven't read any of your poetry for a while but this reminds me of what I've missed. Remember not to scratch that itch until the play is finished. Eric |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Thanks for the smile  J |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOLOL!!  Priceless, Liz! It was such a philosophical piece up to the end and then you made me howl.Glad I'm not the one known as God's glitch!!!  luvya  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful write! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL @ this one... the earlier verses brought memories of wading along with muck between my toes trying to sneak up on tadpoles... the ending has me joining Bal in howling! LOL |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
LOL, Liz, this is so cute. And this ending is priceless.... HaHa!! Upon a spider who’ll survive With lightning speed and crafty dive While all are posed to make a kill They know the outcome is God’s will But suddenly they all dispersed In unison as though rehearsed I moved to scratch an itchy twitch God whispered,“Man, my only glitch” I love it. Hugs,  Ethel |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I think this deserves another run through the poet's mill. The best teachers have the biggest ears |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now I can't possibly add a picture to this one Liz, you drew it with perfection with your words you character,you! How cute was that? Love ya! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm starting my day with a twitchy giggle here...  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We do seem to throw a wrench into the works now and then don't we? Hugs,  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Hi Liz! I haven't seen you in a while. I enjoyed reading this poem from you. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Elizabeth, enjoyed this very much and how true about man, take care. Sincerely Rick |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Yes we are the fly in the ointment...but we can make things right if we try...I enjoyed this very much.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Elizabeth...This is pure poetry with dazzling imagery and a lesson fulfilled by Nature. Enjoyed this very much. ***Ivy Rose |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...you are, this is, simply wonderful! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THis poem was inspired by recollections from my youth of swimming in a spring fed pool, mud bottom, filled with water spiders, tadpoles and an eel. Not hard to write about impressions from childhood. Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I appreciate them so much Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Elizabeth, this is beautiful, sweet friend, yep, it might be a glitch but, yay, the water spider survived! (kiss on cheek) I actually love spiders because they are wonderful artists and their webs prove it and if there is a spider close to my foot, I just love to bottle it up and put it on a windowsill, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I'm smiling at this... Wonderful, Liz. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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