a matter of interpretation

omens come
   in dreams or nightmares

morning. hyatt regency, chicago. 32nd floor.

two dead spiders hanging outside
   my window, each by a single thread––

   i interpret them as defeated enemies.

later, i return.

two live spiders waiting in the centers
   of their well-made webs.

   what can this mean...?

at least, they’re on the
   other side of the glass!