Big Daddy

Look, over in the corner.

It’s Daddy Longlegs.
You know, the one who
killed the Brown Recluse.
Even the Black Widow
is afraid of this bad daddy.
Who’s actually a good daddy,
guarding his eggs valiantly.
He’s only got one set of eyes,
and looks to kind humans
for good shelter,
except in Antarctica.
And he has one impressive
body segment.
He’s probably got thousands
of friends, some old as seven.
He’s an urban legend.
But be careful of his legs.
They won’t grow back.

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