A Tribute to E.B. White and Charlottes Web:

A tale of a pig, a spider and life.

A story of trials, decisions and strife.

A friendship against odds, and impossible forces.

In a barn filled with ducks, rats, chickens and horses.

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A runt born to die, and a spider with feeling

a little girls tears, sends a father’s heart reeling.

With a lesson in mind, and a soft spot for his daughter

gives Wilber a shot and makes Charlotte a martyr.

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This hard topic is fraught with real love-and hard choices

pay close attention and hear all the voices

From the animals mouths, matching the ones in your head

Telling you that real life is more than getting ahead.

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It’s sacrifice and pain,

mixed with some wisdom-and laughter.

Some joy and dread and the consequence after,

the decisions we make from messages in the rafters.

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Charlotte is kind hearted yet focused and grounded.

She knows what it takes and where loyalty’s founded.