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Nature's Spirograph

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Gyppo
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Nature's Spirograph

Post by Gyppo » Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:08 am

Nature's Spirograph

There is usually an unforced symmetry,
a natural balance in the shape
of dewed and frosty spider webs,
decorating my morning garden.

Sometimes, slightly dished,
they look like radio antennae,
searching the world for signals.
A quest for intelligent life
beyond the arachnid domain?

But occasionally a random mess
makes me wonder.
Is this a dyslexic spider,
sending a garbled message?
Or just a juvenile,
still learning patience.

Gyppo
I've been writing ever since I realised I could.  Storytelling since I started talking.  Poetry however comes and goes  ;-)

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Re: Nature's Spirograph

Post by Matty11 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:57 am

Hi Gyppo

A spider poem! Muchly enjoyed too, especially the notion of the radio antennae searching for intelligent life.

cheers

Phil

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Eric Ashford
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Re: Nature's Spirograph

Post by Eric Ashford » Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:07 am

Hi Gyppo, I enjoyed this spiderweb muse. It explore the intricate and instinctual symmetry of nature while juxtaposing the imperfections. Maybe it's the way we see the imperfections is imperfect! Good stuff.

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