Interdependence

Fay Slimm.

 

Interdependence.

 

Descending to sunset's low edge
I came upon waterfalls heavy
with liquified mist but
protecting small patches of self-set
blue iris light caught 
the hung myriads of sticky webs
in diamond peaks as petals
wore silk-celled hues of endeavour.

Tangled in knots of dextrous finality 
spider netting brought ends
to indifferent lives resourced by 
gigantic activity in trenched
granite of artists on barren ledges
who rife with hunger ready  
for struggling made intense effort
with predator instinct intent.

Leaving arena of darkling twilight 
I strode homeward recalling 
life's interdependence very  likely 
works well for smaller 
work force of arachnid appetite
spinning glued fortresses
among tall stalks of sky-blue iris
feed hunger with caught
insects and succeeding, despite 
noise of falling high water
they of miniscule shape might 
need to spin bigger size.
.
Impassive and snow-fed high
scenes nurture wild
creatures that dare to survive
by craft in supplying

fresh meaty protein from live   

vitality, so who am I

to deny web-weaving to spiders

 
  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 26th, 2023 10:30
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • orchidee

    Good write Fay.

    • Fay Slimm.

      Thank you dear Orchi

    • Neville



      they say no man is an island .. I guess that goes for spiders too ........... x

      • Fay Slimm.

        Yes spiders seem to like company I notice --- Thank you for your visit and read of this piece Nev. I had hoped the verse could have been shorter and less verbose - but got into trouble while editing it
        - -- so leaving the result and posting - - - not very happy with the whole poem but may have another go sometime soon.......x



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