The Spider On The Ceiling.

Written to alleviate my granddaughters fear of spiders.

The Spider on the ceiling sits
Views my granddaughters hysterical fits
With a seeming bemused dismay
As terrified she runs away
Then concentrates upon the thread
That cuts the corner above the bed
While listening with a confused air
To the screams that echo from the stair
Thinking, I'm sure, 'there's reason were I
Some suspended hippopotami
Or hanging elephant
Waiting with the firm intent
Of dropping on her should ever she
Stand in the spot that's under me
Or if tiger-like or python-wise
I could rip and tear or pulverized
But I dangle, that is all I do!
I'm sorry if that frightens you.

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

Good thing you didn't tell her spiders do more than hang. She'll learn about the wicked webs spiders weave and sacs of eggs they leave, in our hair. That'll give her a scare. I like poetry with purpose. You write to alleviate fear. More of it I would like to ... read.

Bill

[Chris Shaw]

I don't mind spiders Bryan, but everyone else at home detests them. If I hear screams I know there's a spider about. You make spiders seem so harmless. That's got to be good for the screamers :) A fun little write.

Chris

[Bryan Sefton]

Thanks Chris. When I decorate I always paint round them. If my wife sees a missed spot she'll say "spider?"

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, that's funny. Good morning Bryan. Have a good day

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This cute little mirthful piece has alleviated my fears a bit from these creepy crawlers. Thank you for sharing Bryan.

[Bryan Sefton]

Thank you for your comment Carlos. Have a nice day.