Houseguest!

Houseguest

We have a guest - a spindly spider

And would like to try and hide her;

Crawled to her refuge from cold and rain

Away from cruelty of natures’ food chain.

Her tiny body and long thin legs –

Too cold for her in chilly shed.

She found some shelter in our home

Now doesn’t feel so quite alone.

Protect her from a sucking Hoover;

Won’t dare touch or try to move her.

She works quietly - looks after our house

Gets on with tasks, silent as a mouse.

She toils hard and seeks out prey –

Her food supply at end of the day.

She’ll catch the nasty parasites

Snared in web and out of sight.

Won’t put her out or cover with a glass

To cope with damp, long, autumn grass.

For others whom aren’t overly fond

But from me - a name and we’ll form a bond!

I’ll try to help with your survival

But so sorry that you have a rival.

They’ll always be a welcome mat

But you might end up as high tea............

In my fat tabby cat!