The spider

This poem is my response to Cyber-Bullying.

I'm no insider,

Instead I'm a spider,

Your self-esteem divider,

And your insults guider.

I'll hide in the dark,

But I'll speak in the light,

For my voice you will hark,

And there's no way to fight.

I'll bite with harsh words,

Alone or in herds,

I'll cut you deep,

And I'll make you weep.

Your wounds will grow wider,

Because I'm your pain provider,

I'm your saboteur,

But also a blur.

You can't see me,

You are scared by me,

You can't run from me,

And you can't kill me.

I'm your miseries rider,

It's what makes me a spider.

Reviews

[Ashtaroth]

I love this! Nice choice of words. I especially love the line "Alone or in herds". The idea of bullies being in "herds", like animals, is brilliant. The slight change in rhyme in the second stanza was done well so that it did not interrupt the flow.

It's also refreshing to see something about cyber-bullying that's actually accurate! People always seem to either over-exaggerate it or act like it's nothing.

[Nooneisherenow]

Marvellous poem old chap, I think you've really captured what these bullies are like, and the imagery is very good. My personal favourite line is 'Your self-esteem divider'. Very Emotive, well done!

[zainul]

Wonderful work.
Love your amazing style and expression.

[Anti Phalanx]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my work.

[zainul]

You are welcome.

[Betty]

Oh i LOVE THIS POEM!!! It's captivating, witty, just Brilliant!!.... But may i ask, is this poem meant to represent the bully's side or the victims ?

[Anti Phalanx]

It's written in the perspective of the bully. But when it comes representing sides? That'd be the victims. I tried to show it from the bully's eyes through how the victim imagines it would be like.

[Betty]

Well that makes it even more brighter. Thanks for the brief Anti :) .

[Anti Phalanx]

Anytime, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem!