: ALLOWABLES What I think, as I watch it die painfully slow under my feet; crushed legs and open stomach, small as a spider can be, because it couldn't fight back. Because it didn't run quick enough to disappear under a rock or into some corner I don't think I'm allowed To kill something Because I can

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Profile picture of user: rira

Impressive take ❤️

Profile picture of user: creativechronicle

Haha real lovely one ❤

Profile picture of user: perfect_affizie

"Under my feet; crushed legs" -- you made me wince And smile 😁🤭. You've got a weird power. "I don't think I'm allowed", -- you shouldn't be😅. You wrote a murder confession and l still think you're sweet 🥰 "Because I can" is the most human villain origin story ever. Keep confessing, please 🤭🤣🤣

Profile picture of user: lyra

I hate spiders but I always feel bad, so I try to catch them and let them outside haha. lovely to read your take on the poem!

Profile picture of user: lifeinslomo

Allowables by Nikki Giovanni I killed a spider Not a murderous brown recluse Nor even a black widow And if the truth were told this Was only a small Sort of papery spider Who should have run When I picked up the book But she didn't And she scared me And I smashed her I don't think I'm allowed To kill something Because I am Frightened *Leaving this for anyone who wants to read the original poem

Profile picture of user: sidusferam

Damn now i feel guilty 😪 Next i promise to choose mercy😒 This spoke to me. Like uncle Ben said to Peter Parker, "With greater power, comes greater responsibility " Love your mind dude❤️

Profile picture of user: lifeinslomo

Feeling a tad guilty for not participating in the prompt sesh today. Excitement overkill. As a result, couldn't write. Anyway, hoping to join in the next prompt. Old poem I wrote after Nikki Giovanni. Hope it speaks to you 😊