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The Spider

Threadbare though his home may be,

The spider doesn't mind;

He takes to tea the passing flea

And others of his kind.

 

The spider can be found online,

A host beyond compare;

He's always having guests to dine,

His larder's seldom bare.

 

He likes to welcome company by

To watch his skill at weaving;

But when they think it's time to fly,

They fin...

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