Poems of an Arthropodic Nature
A pair of (very) short poems inspired by the world of arthropods. Perhaps more poesy than poetry. The whimsy quotient is high.
By Ann Simpson-Stamos
Weft, Be Gone
Ann Simpson-Stamos
Golden spider, you are in my hair.
You are mistaken; I am not your lair.
There will be no web for you to weave,
It can never be once I make you leave.
“Weft, Be Gone” ©2026. Ann Simpson-Stamos and The Renaissance Garden Guy
Mortal Portal
Ann Simpson-Stamos
Little fly! Little fly! Little fly in my house
Flee towards the window’s light
Soon you will be free and your soul released
And your husk will find the kinship it seeks
In my window’s light.
“Mortal Portal” ©2026. Ann Simpson-Stamos and The Renaissance Garden Guy
(Publisher’s note: Featured image courtesy of Ann Simpson-Stamos.)
Ann Simpson-Stamos is a mycologist, writer, and regular contributor to (and co-publisher of) The Renaissance Garden Guy. She resides in Bridge Lake, British Columbia, where she writes and remains in constant pursuit of her mysterious and beautifully surreal quarry. She is married to her RGG co-publisher, John G. Stamos. Click here to follow Ann Simpson-Stamos on X (Twitter), and find her on Bluesky at Ann in Bridge Lake at Bluesky.
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Oh my how much I adore those poems! My heart dances. Thank you, Ann!
How lovely of you to say that about my little poems, Misako! Thank you so very much for reading them and for the beautiful comment. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate hearing that.
Lovely, whimsical poems! A very pleasant read!
Thanks so much, Lisa! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the spirit that I wanted to capture in these poems. I had quite a bit of fun writing them.
Loved these Ann, the fly one is so whimsical, I can almost feel the heat of a summer’s day, *sigh* 🙂
I’m so glad that you enjoyed my little poems, Gaby! A warm summer day as a setting fits perfectly. Thanks so much for reading the piece, and for the lovely comment. I loved it!
Absolutely lovely poetry!
I enjoyed these very much ❤️
Thank you, Roxxy! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the poems.
Lovely poetry. It doesn’t surprise me that you are a Renaissance Woman. You and John are a great match.
Thank you for such an incredibly kind and lovely comment, Rick. I can only hope to rise to John’s level of creativity, but he is a fantastic muse. Thanks again, Rick, for enjoying the poems. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.
I enjoyed your poems! You were able to express the feelings we have all experienced when we encounter the little spider and the fly. Putting those moments into words is tough to do, but you do it beautifully. I still do not like spiders!
Thanks, Kevin! I had hoped that these little poems would connect with the experiences we have all likely had with these tiny creatures. I’m very grateful that you enjoyed the poems and, of course, for your very wonderful comment.
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I don’t mind spiders. In fact, there are many I like… just not them on me. No thank you. I despise flies because they are so pesky and, well, filthy. I wish they would just keep their business outside!
Thanks so much for reading the poems, Lane. I love spiders, but I can only muster a minimal like for flies. The enemy of my enemy is my friend aptly applies in this scenario.
Release the Lady Bugs!
Hahaha! An excellent tactic!