Enmeshed.
Dawn's light today uncurtained Autumn
as more than just berry-laden.
Hedgerows, tho treasure-festooned saw
overnight much skein-transformation.
Thinnest of jewel-plates, silver-lace doilies
now dither in lofty profusion.
From twig to overhung leaves like tin-foil
spun-gilt hovers held fast by wet dew.
Pearl-strung, breath-taking mats of finely
worked high-wire-engineering.
Criss-crossed gossamers stunningly timed
by arachnid's masterful feats.
Dangling traps, sun-caught and floating
with wrought-iron cunning craft.
Firm-as-steel structures uniquely coated
for watching stuck wing's final action.
Spidery expert-precision took diamanté
last night and spun to distraction.
Death-designed nets of intricate lattice
a visitor's struggle quickly wraps.
Shimmering dazzle captures those who
attract eyes with futile gyrations.
So few escape guile of predator-allure
for glue-bait a fly cannot estimate.
Savage the end to enmeshed movement
by unwise entry to artful webbed beauty.
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Fay Slimm. (
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These are fascinating creatures often much aligned and irrationally disliked (strange that we admire lions but dislike spiders - no real rationality) but you've done them proud Fay.
Some of the world's greatest engineers, indeed, and I speak as an engineer. A fine tribute to these clever creatures, Fay!
Beautiful write about n absolutely stunning site in autumn.
Beautiful poem, Fay. Like the last two lines. They could apply to our lives as well!
Another delicate intricate web like work Fay. So adorable reading. Thanks
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