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LOVE

Kathy L White 1954 (Redwood City, CA)

                              LOVE

Fragile as a spider's web, hanging  in space
Between tall grasses, it is torn again and
     again.
A passing dog, or simply the wind can do
     it.     
Several times a day I gather myself
     together and spin it again.

Spiders are patient weavers.
They never give up.
And who knows what keeps them at it?
Hunger, no doubt,
And hope.                                                             
      

About this poem

This poem is actually about people and their need for hope and love in this world.

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Written on October 27, 2018

Submitted by kathy.white001 on February 09, 2022

Modified on May 02, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXAXBXA XXBXX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 446
Words 74
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 7, 5
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Kathy L White

Ive been writing poetry and short storie for years. It is my therapy! This particular poem I like this pem because it speaks to everyones desire for love. more…

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  • Symmetry58
    Symmetry58
    Love is the bond that keeps humanity connected. I, too, have written of love. It is an essential requisite that assures our purpose and place in this world. Thank you for sharing such lovely words, Kathy.
    LikeReply2 years ago
    • kathy.white001
      kathy.white001
      Thanks so much for reading my poem and the kind words!
      LikeReply2 years ago
  • Soulwriter
    Soulwriter
    I like this analogy
    LikeReply2 years ago
    • kathy.white001
      kathy.white001
      Thanks for reading my poem and the encouraging word!
      LikeReply2 years ago

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