Patience

Homage should be paid to the maiden who waits for matrimonial sanction of her need. And the bud that long cold winters tolerates below the frost, until by spring is freed. The spider must be born with faith and trust to cling for hours just for one small fly. Her patience overcomes her hunger's lust. This insect has more stamina than I. I marvel at the strong and resolute enduring time as it drags slowly on. While I'm inclined to find a faster route and snatch life up before the chance is gone. This virtue, patience, reverent and fine is, unfortunately, not one of mine. by Lisa (Teel) Rodriguez 1980