I really enjoyed this poem. It is beautiful on so many levels. I have an unhealthy fear of spiders, but your imagery really captured the elegance which can be seen in a spider and her web. However, I also thought this could be a metaphor for racism or bigotry. The lines "Spider, why do they fear you?... you have walked for many a mile/ searching for safety," and, "Settle down on my windowsell/ weave and spin your home until/ you have a place." It made me think of someone who has been shunned for who he was, and is searching for acceptance. I don't know if this is what you intended, but I absolutely adore poems that can be interpreted in different ways like that.

Great job!

Toodles!

-EternalSummer

I have to admit that I'm an arachnophobic, but I did enjoy reading your poem. The descriptions are pretty, and your fondness of spiders comes out well. Kudos!

HI!. um I'm not that keen on spiders but this has made me think but I#ll tell you one thing I rather have a spider in my bedroom then bugs.
good work
see ya

-smiles- I actually almost appreciated spiders for a moment there. I'm an arachnophobe, I cant stand spiders, they terrify me, but for a moment I almost wished they didnt. Very good job!

quite different
and well-liked.
Lou Ellen

A finely woven tale.
I love the subject you've chosen and every line drew me into the story. Very well written.