a single silk thread
gently sway with autumn’s breeze
survive, thrive
I do love seeing spiders this time of year, although it is with a touch of sadness since their lives are winding down. However, many of the web-building species do mate in late summer or autumn and their egg-sacs overwinter, hatching in the spring and starting the cycle again.
I also find the resilience of spiders something to admire. If you handle spiders (which I often do*) and they happen to jump off your hand or arm, they will release a drag-line. This silk strand catches them as they fall and they often keep releasing silk as they fall so when they get to the ground, it’s a gentle landing.
While many people dislike spiders, I do encourage you to take pause and admire them (or their handiwork). They are remarkable animals.
*spider bites are exceedingly rare. So while there are many stories of bites out there, it’s very unlikely you will be bitten by a spider.
© Christopher M Buddle 2024
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