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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2004-01-03 02:37 PM

Minerva, the Garden Spider

she tatted lace
with style and grace
across the arbored way
then sat right down
with nary frown
and waited for her prey

patience was her virtue
as she silently lay
for knitting there
yet most aware
she planned for later days

tiny socks of spider silk
a layette filled
with spider’s milk
was the goal
that kept her sane

eating for a multitude
filled her with
much gratitude
when flies and gnats
came out to play

the luscious hoard
sated well her gourd
and brought
glory to her day

©January 3, 2004

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2004 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved

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Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2004-01-03 02:39 PM

No fair maiden, your Minerva, but she's filling out her destiny in great style. Love, joyce

wintertao
Member

since 2003-11-17

Posts 366
Okaloosa Island, FL

2 posted 2004-01-03 05:26 PM

this is very cool....

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2004-01-03 07:13 PM

Well suits her the name Minerva. She is trusting in her talents.
And the goddess inspired you beautifully.
Love, Margherita

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2004-01-05 07:59 PM

You have spun a wonderful tale....
I especially liked the tiny sox.

Just goes to show, there is much to be said for a game plan!

Really nice write~

Zinsser
Senior Member

since 2001-02-27

Posts 1641
Calif.

5 posted 2004-01-05 09:42 PM

This is... wonderfull

Would make a gret childrens book : )

~~ Connie ~~

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

6 posted 2004-01-07 01:57 AM

VAS -- I'm always so happy to read poems depicting the miracles of this world, and nature. Enjoyed this mucho!

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