I read this poem over a year ago and while it has struck a deeper chord in me, the overall subject has stopped me from killing any spider that I find around me inside. Just a cup, piece of paper all because these words continue to be seared into my brain.
And I hate spiders...
It’s amazing the power of words to shape our behavior, no matter our age or experience. Studies have shown that people who read are more likely to be empathetic. I’m not sure if that is completely true, but I do hope so.










