The spider, dropping down from twig, br Unfolds a plan of her devising, br A thin premeditated rig br To use in rising. br br br And all that journey down through space, br In cool descent and loyal hearted, br She spins a ladder to the place br From where she started. br br br Thus I, gone forth as spiders do br In spider’s web a truth discerning, br Attach one silken thread to you br For my returning.br br E.B.