Mantis Menu

Praying Mantis myth,
a Carnivorous insect,
sustenance his prey.

Contest: Praying Mantis
In Honor of: Carolyn Devonshire
Placed #2
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Hi John :) Congrats on your win with this one :) Wonder what else is on the menu for the mantis? Enjoy your day :) -- nikko :)
Brown Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations John on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Praying Mantis Haiku's". Love, Carol
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July 10, 2010 at 7:40 PM
I regret that I missed this contest, John. You nailed the essence, to be sure. I have found them, along with bumble bees and dragon flies to be the most striking and astounding of God'[s creations in the insect world. They are at once awesome construction and they inspire healthy fear and respect. But you can NEVER forget seeing one, which I think is the defining line. Best to you always, Gerard.
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July 10, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Congradulations Moses!~Tirzah~
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July 9, 2010 at 9:17 PM
congrats john, great haiku
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations, john! LUv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved 2nd place win. Love, Joyce
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations on your win, John!!! Well done! ~ Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Congrats Moses on your big win in the Mantis contest.. with luv..
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July 8, 2010 at 8:20 PM
It is a myth (at least to some extent as you'll see in my blog) and you had it right, John. Congratulations on taking second place! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Interesting take on the picture...Good idea which should lead to the winners' circle..Good luck ..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Brown Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 4:51 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today John. I wish you the best always. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol
Conway Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Indeed they should christen it the "Preying Mantis"!~Tirzah~
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Yes, if he prays at all, it's to thank god for that prey. Good one, john! LUv andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Good luck Moses with this great write for the contest.. thankxxx for your always kind comments .. I just posted a new blog with our vacation photos from Hawaii and the Jersey seashore if u want a little taste of island magic tonight.. we took hundreds of photos which I will post in bunches every few days... to see them all.. this is only our Hawaii trip... the seashore we also hae lots of photos .. these little cell phones really are fun.. luv.
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