The late afternoon sun
turns the spider web
at the corner of my window
a bright jewel-red.
As the sun eases down
and a gentle breeze drifts past,
the red web turns to spun gold.
Did you know, little spider,
that you were creating
a thing of wonder?
Of course not—you’ve made
what you were made to make,
what you were created to create:
a net for catching dinner
and breakfast and lunch.
You are a practical creature
and usually do your weaving work
unnoticed.
But then the sun found you.
For all your practicality, little spider,
you are weaving a wonder.
-kh-

Nurture peace, cultivate kindness, and carry the calm.

Nature of the week:

Shadow of the week:

If you want me to send these thoughts to your email each Sunday, simply sign up on the right.

Text and photos © Karyn Henley 2026. All rights reserved.