Tag Archives: spider

Sonnet for a Black Widow

Posted on 2024-10-30 by Bartholomew Barker

She sees only the web glistening in the moonlight streaming through the window over her lonely bed. She heeds only the bite of the pain, that crimson kiss, and wonders if enough venom now fills her empty veins. She cares … Continue reading →

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Fraiku: Black Widow

Posted on 2024-08-23 by Bartholomew Barker

Spiderweb glistens under porcelain moonlight the silk nightgown dreams

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The Maddening Tarantula

Posted on 2024-04-04 by Bartholomew Barker

Something may have touched my sock then the trouser leg is tugged, feeling the fabric flex up calf and onto thigh. I look down to see her climbing onto my belly, Lucia the Tarantula. I offer her my hand and … Continue reading →

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Fraiku: Morning Light

Posted on 2023-07-28 by Bartholomew Barker

Spiderweb caught in a sunbeam becomes a braided waterfall when seen from a side

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Step into my Parlor

Posted on 2020-04-05 by Bartholomew Barker

Again one prompt clarifies the other. “For today’s prompt, write a moment poem.” “It’s Day 5 of National Poetry Month and today’s poem prompt is Twisted.” Step into my Parlor One pungent morning, I was flying— that’s what I’m called … Continue reading →

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