Lime Green In Pool Filter

Praying Mantis at basement door
I had not seen you here before
So lime green you stand out
Scarey enough to make me shout
Died next day in pool filter__gore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Knop Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Poor little praying mantis! At least she could'nt eat up the male. Nicely written and best of luck if this is for John's contest....Gert
Devonshire Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Cute limerick, Sara. I hate to see insects dying in pools. But you made the message delightfully lighthearted. Love, Carolyn
Chachere Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 12:35 PM
at least you weren't too frightened. reminds me of the dream i had last night, about a bug creeping out of my mouth, and then this other guys mouth, who was with his friends.they laughed and told him "maybe you need to keep your mouth closed dude." i hope your day is great, Sara(: ~Always&Forever
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 10:02 AM
AHHH, poor mantis. I enjoyed reading this one! Luv, andrea
Nandy Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 4:56 AM
A nice light-hearted limerick Sara ! -Raj
A   Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 1:09 AM
That is sad Sara, poor Mantis, enjoyed your poem,, except the dead bird do to the pool,..p.d.
Mehta Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Nice Limerick. enjoyed it, Sara
Bloomsfield Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Much enjoyed!Hope you are fine dear!C.C
Goff Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:40 PM
oooph! cool poem! Sara! jimbo
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Cool write Sara .. they are scary looking but called the Prophet too.. interesting I think.. great Limerick ..enjoyed ..with luv..
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