The Small Spider (In The Bath) - One-sided Conversation. Comical Poem 861 by Angela Lansbury.

 I saw a spider in the bath

I saw it after I got in!

I do not think the world is fair

I'm being punished for what sin?

I'm being punished for no sin

That's why the spider's very small

And sits unphazed on the white wall

It does not move. It is not scared.

That spider is going nowhere

Agreed. Bath's big enough to share

I'm not sure what we're going to do -

'I'll take a shower - whilst watching you'

I ask the spider,'Go, please go.

I'll stay here, standing by the window

I'll be quick, promise, 2 minute showers

Then you can stay here several hours

'Your presence here is a surprise

D'you realize your job's catching flies?

I don't yet see a spider's web

I hope you're not an empty head!'

How does a spider learn to spin

Instinctive? Or Mum's training him?

'I'll let you go, or stay and lurk

If you catch flies - that's spider work.'

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