Where Have All My Spiders Gone?

<p>As Pepper Dog walked towards the water tank, I beheld a stone in levitation. Pea gravel, round and brown, suspended in early morning light. This cannot be true! An old Indian rope trick? But, no! Robbie, my Indian is safe abed!</p> <p>I looked more closely. It was pea gravel wrapped in silk and anchored something. But, what? I stared upwards. Between two red gums my spider has cast her net. Binding their leaves and flowers which are tossing like waves at sea; yet held together so softly without restriction. Holding them so strongly she sat athwart her steel bands with impunity.</p> <p><a href="https://lesleydewar.medium.com/where-have-all-my-spiders-gone-88c9acb07823"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>