The SPIDER and the FLY: poem published by Mary Howitt in 1829.
Come into my parlor said the spider to the fly . It’s the prettiest little parlor that you ever did spy
The way into my parlor is a little winding stair and I have many things to share with you when you are there.
He wove a subtle web in a little corner sly and set his table ready to dine upon the fly
Alas! How very soon the silly little fly came softly flitting by,
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew
Up jumped the cunning spider and fiercely held her fast
He dragged her up his winding stair into his dungeon den
She came into his parlor but ne’er came out again
The story tells of a cunning spider who entrails a hapless fly into its web through the use of seduction and manipulation. The spider disguises his true evil intentions.
” And now for you who may this poetry read:
To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne’er give heed unto the evil schemers,
Close heart and eye
And take a lesson from the fly”
All Arachnids like spiders , ticks and chiggers have 8 legs.
From The cautionary tale of the Spider and the Fly we are warned not to be lured and deceived like the gullible and naive Fly. Watch for these 8 legs the Spider uses to bind up his prey. The Spider’s body is the media, who control these narratives:
1. Political correctness. He puts a muzzle on us.
2.illegal immigration. He aims to exhaust our resources ASAP.
3.Big tech. He creates a monopolistic chokehold.
4. Defund the Police. He creates anarchy.
5. Black Lives Matter. He creates a cult ideology (I matter; you don’t)
6. Critical Race Theory. He creates a Critical Race baiting Theory.
7. Green New Deal. He takes us back to the Dark Ages.
8. TAX , TAX, and again say TAX. He makes sure to Feed the hungry Pig.
How is this going to work for all the little flies who don’t know what they don’t know?
Some comments from couples:
1. Political correctness: Can not discuss their problems.
“Sorry, dear, that’s a sensitive subject , don’t bring it up”
2.Illegal immigration: Cannot set secure boundaries.
“We don’t have to lock our doors anymore. Our home should be welcome to anyone”
3.Big Tech: A punitive and threatening relationship.
“Whose in charge here anyway? I’ll cancel your credit cards if you keep doing that”
4. Defund the Police: An anxiety provoking relationship.
“Don’t call 9-11 if we have a break in”
5. Black Lives Matter: a one sided relationship.
“It doesn’t matter what YOU say, what matters is what I say”
6. Critical Race Theory: a degrading relationship.
” I’m not putting you down, I’m just setting you straight”
7. Green New Deal: a deprived relationship.
“Uh Oh, looks like they are going to take away our ‘ice cream!”
8. TAX, TAX, and again say TAX: soak the hardworking family.
“You know, dear, we need more federal programs so I’m going to ask our CPA to delete our exemptions from our tax returns”
THE MEDIA: a mind altering relationship.
“Stop watching those Cable channels or you’ll end up in a psych ward”
Question: Can this marriage be saved? What do you think?