KISS OF DEATH

Prelude to a kiss; Prelude to a piece .

Silvery webs, hold

Promise of death, for insects
Drawn by its glitters.

~ by NeiL ArandA ~

Author's Note

Trying out and testing some simple Haiku

Reviews

[David Scott]

True Neil. This web represents death...
Look again though, to the spider and her young who will hatch, this web represents a work of art and the survival of her species.

I like the picture. I understand the intended lesson. I also see many other points to be made.
Are we more like flies or more like spiders?
The sparrow kills thousands more with her gift of flight and sight...

In the end, nature mirrors our desires and our fears back to us. Nature is the perfect teacher is this respect.

The poetry was solid Neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

Glad you like it David. I like to watch National Geographic Channel . I was amaze how different creature come up with different adaptability of their own to evade being eaten and to outsmart their predator

[icelandicblue]

All that glitters sometimes leads to death. A very nice contrasting haiku.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ms BlueIce ....Can't thank you enough for your time and visit

[NeiL ArandA]

This little Haiku says so much, spiders are very intelligent creatures. They always have a certain strategy, and you are not only testing a "simple" Haiku, Haiku's and Senryu's are never simple, they explain great art forms, in 5-7-5 syllables, and mean much if you do them good, as you do.

I wonder if the insect has a way to escape by a web that is wet, for it's weight becomes havier... aswell the insect... and it can fall out, because the effect of the glue factor get's less... but that's just me... I enjoyed this wonderful little piece of you :) 100!

- Elisa

[NeiL ArandA]

That is so true Ms Elisa ...Still not sure if its going to be my cup of tea . I was really impressed with your free verse or free style of writing ... I appreciate so much your thoughts and input here

You're very welcome dear friend :) always!

[gabrielle]

Looks could be truly deceiving. Short but speak volumes.

[NeiL ArandA]

I appreciate your input on this piece ....

[Neon]

Here's an another wonderful poem or Haiku ... Your short words again touched mah heart. Thanks for penning the piece. Life's what that comes with peace and goes also with peace, it's what that lives in pieces but when the end of the life alias death comes it cuts into pieces ... Life's beautiful but we don't know the worth of it and when the time passed away from our hand .. we do realize how and what we lose to feel the real/true beauty of life ... so, before we do realize we should learn to live an every moment of life happily.. coz, every moment of the life's precious.

[Vian]

This is awesome! I love how simple a haiku is but what a profound message they can convey.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks. Im still a novice . Please tell me my errors if theres one

[Lydia Shutter]

Beautifully written Haiku with a wise life lesson. When people are drawn to the glitter of life, it is often their downfall. All that glitters is not gold to paraphrase Shakespeare. I liked this, Neil. Lydi**

[NeiL ArandA]

That was so sweet of you Ms Lydia. Always a pleasure to read your kind and clever notes. Appreciate your short visit.

[Sami Khalil]

A lot of web deceptions out there in the world. It reminds me of the saying : Not all that glitters is gold...A splendid read and write...:)..............

[NeiL ArandA]

Hi Sami, You thoughts and presence is well acknowledge. Thank you so much for your time and meaningful thoughts. I will return back the favor.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:).................

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Neil, this is a senryu, I supposed. Haiku commonly deals with nature or season, while senryu though the same in Haiku in structure, is usually ironic or satirical. And I think, this one complies with my last adjectives...

A clever piece, perfect senryu for something/someone you are referring to as with that "glitters", but only a trap and it holds the promise of death. I have read the same piece like this here, a poem by Divya, that's why I can fully understand what a spider's web or the spider itself reflects (the author's note is a clue).

This is also a sort of warning or reminder...like your poem...don't judge the book by its cover. Some "good" things in the outside are "worst" in the inside. What if what you have said were all the opposite of a person's character? Each person has his/her own standard as to what is good, better or best...and bad, worse or worst. If I'm good to you but to others, I'm the worst, then how can you assess that? That's why I'm flattered for a moment when somebody praises me with my physical features, but with overflowing joy when I heard the words "you're good/kind"...because I believe ONLY A PURE HEART CAN SEE ANOTHER PURE HEART. I don't have any right to judge anyone of whatever "face" he/she is showing here...because "there's a reason for every action". I can offer a hand as long as I can, and also, I'm sometimes dependent to friends when it comes to other matters regarding my writings.

Haha! Another essay-writing from me here. I'm really an outspoken person if I feel comfortable with someone. I just poured out my sentiments here in your piece because this is really perfect for what is inside my head for some months. Thanks for the share.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Dhaye . I stand to be corrected. I'm impress that you are able to keenly discern my thoughts in this piece. You are absolutely right. I'm like a fly, an insect drawn by someone or somebody else glitter. In this world of poetry and make believe we can be anybody or pretend to be somebody. Who can really discern a pure heart or a good motive ? We have nothing by which we can see or gauge a person's character by merely looking at his or her piece. But I can second guess by your commentary writing that you truly value friendship and appreciate your friends by the way you invest considerable amount of time when you look at his or her piece. In this world, the poet piece is the extension of his or her character and personality. You are not only " minding only of yourself " as oppose to other books who are " minding only of themselves " . You are interested in others and your piece often, if not, always encourage and refresh others. Not a hint of bitterness , animosity nor vindictive words I ever encountered. You're really a rare book. I appreciate the time and the thoughts you invested on my piece.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"You are not only " minding only of yourself " as oppose to other books who are " minding only of themselves " . You are interested in others and your piece often, if not, always encourage and refresh others. Not a hint of bitterness , animosity nor vindictive words I ever encountered."
Neil, I'm sorry I'm not the person you are describing. I'm a negative person, pessimistic, sometimes selfish, bitter, and vindictive.
I am still in the process of changing...