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The Spider and the Mantis

A nasty, naughty spider,
built a web of fresh spun silk,
Born in his mind, refined, designed,
to carry out his ilk.

He waited, watched, in cautious mode,
so still throughout the day,
hoping lunch would come along,
a victim and its prey.

Alas, some motion in the web,
His prayers answered, so soon,
a mantis caught, on sticky silk,
it isn't even noon.

The spider charged with lightening speed,
to where his meal was caught,
deciding how to wrap it up,
as Mother Nature taught.

The Spider opened up its ports,
of sticky, gooey, thread,
designed to wrap, contain and keep,
a victim till it's dead.

Seems nothing that the spider did,
could keep the mantis down,
The spider and the mantis fought,
what seemed an enless round.

the spider fought, with waning strength,
in death's throes, still he tried,
but he was not a manits' match,
Eventually, he died.

The moral of the story is,
if you want to be a winner,
know your foe, from head to toe,
lest you become, his dinner.

erikestabrook

man ron this was great poem, I liked it emmensely,
the last two stanzas were exquisite and their was wisdom and insight in this

nomadicrhymer

haha! that was so entertaining, Ron!! I liked the ending the best...life's lessons to be learned there...who woulda thought? Great imagery and flow and best of all, GREAT STORY!!

Nomad

zaac

this is kind of a departure from your normal meter. i like it...this is something i would tell my little girl.

zaac

ronbliss

Erikestabrook, Therese and Zaac,

Thanks to all three of you, for reading this poem and for taking the time to respond and comment. I enjoyed writing this poem and the inspiration came from a series of photos that I received in an email recently. Again, thank you.

Ron

Benny

LOL...good work here! Indeed...one best know his opponent in life or they will devour you. A great life lesson written here.

ronbliss

Benny,
Thank you for reading this poem and responding. When I think of this poem I think of the brand of politics we have in America. Seems Washington politicos will eat you up and spit you out in the name of political posturing. Again, thanks Benny.
Ron