Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Just as the spider web is a work of art - this poem displays great beauty.

I love alliteration - it makes the tongue just roll off of words.

Nice contrast:
the sun strikes the web to make it shine
the spider strikes his prey so he can dine

LOL
A very enjoyable read.
Nic

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you, Nic - I love the septolet form and spider webs, so it was a natural combo :-) Brooke

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Great is the only word I can think of. I could visualize the web, the glistening light dancing on the web, and the spider coming in for the kill.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thanks so much, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from amada

Excellent

Congratulations in winning the contest. I liked the story of the spider web and its resonante within the soul. The artwork is delightful as well.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you, Amada, for the congratulations and the review :-) Brooke

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

All competition to this poem must have fallen to a far second place. Brooke, it's just perfect and there's no wonder it was the contest winner. Congrats. ann

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you, Ann - I love the septolet form, so I was pleased with the win and how this poem came out :-) Brooke

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Nice to see that this poem won the contest. It is not hard to see why. I think it's been awhile since you have graced us with a Septolet, but then again, my memory ain't what it used to be. Congratuations. Rose.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Rose, thank you - yes, it has been awhile for a septolet - I LOVE the form, but it is really difficult to come up with a picture that can be looked at from two perspectives this way.
So, I don't write a lot of them because I don't get enough ideas!! Brooke :-)

Comment from Mike K2

Excellent

Not comforting as I just posted a photograph. It's true, a web can hold a work of art when one isn't walking into them and panicking. Some spiders even hold a certain beauty, but nothing can cover up the deed that they are destined to perform. I enjoyed the poem, which is well written, providing one with a laugh and trepidation. It is also a nice way to introduce a form that is new to me.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you, MIke. I appreciate your thoughtful response :-) Brooke

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

I thought I had reviewed this one already, but I realized I read it and voted for it without commenting. Your septolets are always such a joy to read, Brooke. You always write the two verses perfectly.
Indy :>)

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you for voting for it, my friend :-) And for this lovely review :-) Brooke

Comment from Mischief's Momma

Excellent

A very challenging form very well executed!

great job on the poem about the spider's web - and what happens therein!

All the best in the contest,
Sharon

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2009

Thank you, Sharon, for your thoughtful comments and encouraging review :-) Brooke

Comment from jmyron

Excellent

This one is worthy of a haiku. Beautifully written with great imagery and a built in satori. But then, I'm prejudiced, having an insane love of the format.

John

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2009

Thank you, John - the forms really are highly related if done right. Some people use this form to write a statement and disregard concrete imagery, but I truly believe it is much more of a haiku-spirit form :-) Brooke

Comment from jeslaf

Excellent

Ah, the irony of the beauty that becomes death to the unsuspecting creature! There's a metaphor in there somewhere, thought the literal is lovely enough on its own. :)

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2009

Thank you, my friend - this is one of those poems when I really was thinking of it literally, but I have no objections whatsoever to thoughtful readers adding depth to it :-) Brooke