Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Well you give a whole new meaning to a deadbeat dad with this terrific poem. I can imagine a thousand mouths to feed might be a wee bit daunting for anyone, but alas poor Wendy spider waits for a phone call that will never come.

Excellent addition to your book, Bill.

Gloria

 Comment Written 18-May-2020

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reply by the author on 18-May-2020

Thank you, Gloria

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

I'm thinking Wendy fed him to the children to hide the evidence...!! ;) I can tell that this will be an awesome adventure... looking forward to each and every one of them (hope you don't get tired of reading that - lol!! ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 17-May-2020

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reply by the author on 17-May-2020

Thanks, Yvette, for giving this a look. (Wendy knows things)

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Bill,

ROBYN to WENDY:
(Tap, tap, tap, gently on shoulder.)
Excuse me...

WENDY: (impatiently)
WHAT is it? I'm IMPATIENTLY WAITING for the FATHER of all these children! There's a pandemic going around, you know. Keep your distance!

ROBYN:
I'm sorry, but I thought I might be able to help.

WENDY:
I don't think so. You seem to be a HUMAN.

ROBYN:
That's true. And you're a Black Widow. Correct?

WENDY:
What of it? I don't have time for this. The FATHER of my THOUSAND children is MISSING. HAVE YOU HEARD? --belch--

ROBYN:
Yes, actually. And it's good manners to excuse yourself after a public burp, if you don't mind.

WENDY:
THIS is why HUMANS and spiders don't get along! You're SO difficult!

ROBYN:
Actually, that's not the reason at all. But I won't argue. I was merely considering mentioning the POSSIBILITY you might have ... (lowering voice) ... eaten your mate?

WENDY:
WHAT?!! I'D NEV-- Wait... Come to... think of it... hmmm...
Child-- -- ren!! Come along, now! I hear there's a fine adult male specimen living in the attic. Let's be off. Pick up the pace...

ROBYN:
Glad to help! Have a great-- Oh, well.. Never mind...

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 14-May-2020

Sounds like you were a real help there.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Another dead beat dad. Apparently the victim of someone he scared badly who in response, turned around and beat that poor guy to death. Thereby giving a brand new meaning to the term dead beat dad

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017

Thanks, nomi, for peeking at this.

Comment from kiwigirl2821

Excellent

Awww poor Wendy. lol Well suppose she wouldn't be the first to left "hangin" no pun intended lol. Loved the inventiveness of this one my friend. Great work. xoxo d

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2017

Thanks, d, for the nice review. Bill

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Bill, I really do enjoy your poetry, but I do not like spiders and snakes! lol You used very good descriptive wording and cute wording. Very good imagery. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks, Teri

Comment from damommy

Excellent

This is hilarious! Poor thing perched there, waiting. Can't really blame the father. A thousand children? I'd run, too. LOL

Great fun!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks, da, for giving this a look. Bill

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

this poor unwed mother has to deal with ALL these children by herself. But, did she kill him after they mated? I loved the fact he no longer accepts any calls - gave the situation some realism.

Well done,

~patty~

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks, Patty, for reviewing this. We can see why the guy took off. Bill

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Bye, bye, spider. Not one of my favorite species, but one that is necessary in the food line. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks, Charlie