Oh, look. A spider on the wall of my shower.
He doesn’t look scared of me. But maybe he’s petrified.
I wonder why he’s still staring, ballsy-like. Makes me think
it’s in his nature, survival above all else.
Got me to ponder further, about humans.
We probably react the same way – stay stuck in place or be primed for action.
Challenges to overcome are just opportunities to tackle life.
If we can, that is.
Now, I’m not a fan of the arachnoids,
so I think I’ll force a standoff as I already have the showerhead in hand.
Water should do the trick nicely, as I slowly begin to aim in its direction.
The spider propels towards the tub on its silken thread like a professional.
Not today, Mr. Spider! Not in my shower or anywhere!
A wave of water forces him down the drain.
Let the showering commence until the soap suds are gone.
Oh, look. The spider was tougher than I thought as I watch him climb up out of the drain.
Life’s like that sometimes.
Good thought as I head out to start my day.
Take no shit, keep going.
Thanks, Mr. Spider!
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Wow nice piece 🤩
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Thanks! 🙂
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I have seen a spider come back from the drain, but he never gets to repeat the act.
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LOL In my house either! 🙂
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The most scariest thing you can ever see when taking a shower 😅
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LOL Maybe? 😉
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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😊👍
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It must be the time of year! I had one in the shower too. I was not so calm. I think the shrieking and the nearly tearing down the shower curtain upset my husband more than the spider… It was a very quick shower.
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LOL Oh no!! 🙂
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Loved the inspiration you used.
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We can find the positive always, just need to be open for it. 🙂
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I agree 💯
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What a tough guy! 🕷 I hate them too but I know it’s irrational.
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He definitely was! Yeah, I’m not a fan either.
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If it were me,I would have been tempted to run out. I’m so scared of spiders, especially the resilient ones! Good one, Susi
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I completely understand! Glad you enjoyed it, Shweta. 🙂
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I admit it – arachnophobia stays with me.
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You are not alone, lots of people deal with that!
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A resilient spider 🕷! But so are you.
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🙂 Thanks, I’d like to think so!
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👍👍👍
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This story is the only thing I’ve ever read that didn’t make me cringe at the vision of a spider, and especially so in the shower, so, um thanks, I guess.
Nice work. Go. Be the spider.
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Awesome! Yeah, I’m not a fan either! Thanks, Ron! 🙂
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