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I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
Contributed by
Lovingcritters
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Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 05:50:23 PM in AEST
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"I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR" (2005)
Said the wide-eyed fly to his spider host.
With my built in sonar, I'll glide carefully
by your web so I can boast!
Let me get a good look at you--up close.
I watch you on TV, I'm aware Miss Spider
what you do to my "fly fellows!"
"My pretty little parlor is so easy to access.
Just a tiny little staircase, ten steps more or less.
I have such beautiful paintings I'd to you would show,"
"I thank you kindly Miss Spider, but you ask in vain,
for I've no intention upon your bed to go.
For those that go up, never come back, or so
I heard on the radio!"
"Ahhhh my sweet dear little fly you've worked
so hard today,
Soaring high and diving low, wings so weary,
Rest them upon my little bed, come dear and stay"
"Oh my goodness No Miss Spider, for
I'm very leery,
for,
I know 'tis "crack" you use, and those that
sleep upon your bed, become quite "silly!"
From the net I learned, that's when you
become quite crawly!
"You tuck each little fellow in, and draw
your curtains around.
You pretend to be so kind and caring, but
soon they can't be found!"
I'm a aware of you Miss Spider, for I'm no fool.
"Those that go upon your bed, n'er awake,
I learned that, in "Flying School!"
"My dear sweet fly friend what is it
I must do?
I truly do love you, how can I convince you
that I have no intentions of harming you!
You see within my pantry, I've stored many
goodies there......"
"I've trained with the FBI, you sly ole spider you,
if I enter your pantry, you'll to me ensnare!"
"Oh my....you are so delightful, so delicious, 'er....
nutritious...'er. a....beautiful
Handsome fly with great big eyes, and wings
so shiny like an angel,
I have a great big mirror on my parlor shelf
Where you may gaze upon your beautiful self "
"I know from my CIA training that mirror
of yours is probably two-way.....
No Thank you Miss Spider, I'm not staying
to be observed, I'll be flying on my way!"
Coy and cunning Miss Spider turned her back
upon the fly.....
"Rejection is what flies hate, and I know he'll
come back, so I'll just standby.
I'll weave an invisible web into this tiny corner sly.
Set my table nicely for when I eat that stupid fly!"
"I think he needs some more encouragement, so I'll
sing a pretty song....
"You are so beautiful, my dearest fly fellow,
wings like crystal and antae so long....
Your clothing is fit for a King, or royalty of kin,
Nicely rounded, plump with muscles, eyes
filled with tastefulness to the brim!"
'Twas not a full minute before the fly would hear
all the flattery she would endear....
He decided it might be safe if he fluttered back...
as long as he didn't get too near.
He'd learned as a Helicopter pilot to hover
without fear.
Tricky Miss Spider at last saw her chance to
advance and snare!!!!
She jumped straight up and grabbed the fly,
catching him in mid-air!!!
"The fly was ready for anything she could deploy...
His radar was ready, so he pulled back his flying stick,
increased the power, and climbed with joy.....
Along with him came Miss Spider whipped by the wind
and soon lost her grip!
So now my dear children. from the Spider take
a lesson......
She did lie, conceive, and flatter, without caution.
What a tangled web she now spins.....
For being dishonest, one never wins!
My thanks to
Mary Howitt,
A marvelous poetess,
All credit goes to her,
and her "Spider and the Fly."
"I created this poem
with a hidden spy!"
Lovingcritters
consue
May 20, 2005
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"Flying high smiles!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I've included the "Spider and the Fly"
for you to enjoy as well.....by Mary Howitt.
SPIDER TO THE FLY
By Mary Howitt
"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly;
"'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you may spy.
The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show when you are there."
"Oh no, no," said the little fly; "to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."
"I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high.
Well you rest upon my little bed?" said the spider to the fly.
"There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest a while, I'll snugly tuck you in!"
"Oh no, no," said the little fly, "for I've often heard it said,
They never, never wake again who sleep upon your bed!"
Said the cunning spider to the fly: "Dear friend, what can I do
To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you?
I have within my pantry good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome - will you please to take a slice?
"Oh no, no," said the little fly; "kind sir, that cannot be:
I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!"
"Sweet creature!" said the spider, "you're witty and you're wise;
How handsome are your gauzy wings; how brilliant are your eyes!
I have a little looking-glass upon my parlor shelf;
If you'd step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself."
"I thank you, gentle sir," she said, "for what you're pleased to say,
And, bidding you good morning now, I'll call another day."
The spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly fly would soon come back again:
So he wove a subtle web in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready to dine upon the fly;
Then came out to his door again and merrily did sing:
"Come hither, hither, pretty fly, with pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple; there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!"
Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer grew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes and green and purple hue,
Thinking only of her crested head. Poor, foolish thing! at last
Up jumped the cunning spider, and fiercely held her fast;
He dragged her up his winding stair, into the dismal den -
Within his little parlor - but she ne'er came out again!
And now, dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words I pray you ne'er give heed;
Unto an evil counselor close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale of the spider and the fly.
Copyright ©
Lovingcritters
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by MorningDove on
Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 06:40:55 PM AEST
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This was a sheer delight to read. A modern day version of 'vanity will be your downfall.' I think you really should write children's poems for a while. My grandchildren absolutely love Berne and Martha and if you start then they have another Grandmother too that is artistic and loving. What lucky children they are. What lucky people we all are to enjoy your lovely work and have you as a friend.
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by NoSaint on
Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 07:17:36 PM AEST
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very good my friend
Shari |
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 09:27:51 PM AEST
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A delightful read. Two great poetessas combine to put the FBI and the CIA to shame.
Yes Morning Dove is so right, you have a unique gift for poetry, specifically for children. Would be so wholesome nurishment considering what the young ones are confronted with. A true blessing.
I had to laugh so much as a lady, from another site, came to my rescue with cockroaches in the CD Rom. So far as technology is concerned for me.
Thanks a lot ConnSue for sharing this so refreshing and delightful work with us.
Salve spiders, flies and cockroaches.
Kudos!
Warm love
Elizabeth |
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by loveisendless on
Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 11:30:40 PM AEST
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You not only write,but read such joyous poems too,& shed a beautiful & intelligently bright light,& hold many more perfections but just to name a few,you're the master of kindness,& sweet love to be,& that is why your greatness is so timeless,& loved by us so much-even though with jealousy!!!
Lots Of Love,
DAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by venkat on
Tuesday, 24th May 2005 @ 04:46:41 AM AEST
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| Marvellous story..very delightful..I agree totally with the comment of Rita.. infact I read it with breathless excitement...hugs..:-) Venkat |
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by emystar on
Tuesday, 24th May 2005 @ 05:39:48 AM AEST
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Wow Mom,very impressive work.
luv, hug,
yobrat,
emy |
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Re: I'LL NOT STEP INTO YOUR PARLOR
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 27th May 2005 @ 04:42:19 PM AEST
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| This was terrific and such a delight to read! An old tale retold with style. Wonderful stuff! j. |
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