Snacks, or: Spiders

Posted on by ben Alexander

An Italian sonnet

With eight legs, I compose my lines faster
Than you primates can manage with your hands!
Known as goliath bird-eater to fans,
You may call me Mighty Spider Master.

Mice and lizards know me as disaster
When down in burrow lined with my silk strands.
Fool humans fear my large poisonous fangs...
I scared one once, sweetly picking asters!

My urticating hairs are great defense
When predators come sniffing from above.
Human beings with merest common sense
Know it is best to handle me with gloves.
To me, they represent a threat immense,
For I'm a snack South Americans love.

d’Verse: Creepies and Crawlies…

Today’s d’Verse prompt was to write a sonnet (or some other form of poetry) from the perspective of an insect or arachnid.

I selected the Theraphosa blondi, which is the largest spider in the world.

This South American tarantula holds the record for world’s largest spider. Other spiders might have longer legs, but T. blondi‘s large body means its overall weight can reach 6 ounces (170 grams).

–Carrie Arnold, National Geographic

87 thoughts on “Snacks, or: Spiders”

    1. I know – I have nothing against them, per se, Stephanie, but it does seem kinda weird to me… not sure what I find less appealing – having one as a pet or eating one!

      All best,
      David

  3. Wow great piece David. I have always been afraid of spiders. Well done. Hope you and your family are doing well. Sending love and blessings to you all. 🤗❤️Joni

  11. Good grief! If I ever saw a spider that large, I’d still be running! Enjoyed your poem, David.

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