Of Widows and Hearts

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love is to a heart as black widow is to mate they can be killers

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Jill Spagnola

Date: 11/19/2015 11:25:00 AM

Nice! yes to love is to take a risk, but it sure beats the alternative. Interesting comparison...:), jill

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2015 11:51:00 AM

I have a new man in my life, Jill. He's 16 months old and gets all my love... ;)

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/19/2015 9:28:00 AM

Wow, so powerful a statement in so few words, Lin! Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2015 10:16:00 AM

Thanks, Sandra. Aren't we glad it's not the other way around for those spiders?

Casarah Nance

Date: 11/19/2015 6:28:00 AM

Oh yes very true! I like!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2015 6:32:00 AM

Thanks, Cas. silly thoughts that often run true.

Michael Tor

Date: 11/18/2015 11:41:00 PM

So clever Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2015 5:01:00 AM

Hi, Michael...thanks.

Susan Gentry

Date: 11/18/2015 11:21:00 PM

They sure can! Great haiku!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2015 4:59:00 AM

Thanks, Susan.