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Mantis Religiosa!

Beautiful Mantis, Sitting on your leaf so proud, Praying for insects! ~For the Praying Mantis Haiku Contest~

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/12/2010 10:52:00 AM

Congratulations Tirzah on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Praying Mantis Haiku's". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/9/2010 1:06:00 PM

this one sure deserved a win. Congratulations, Tirzha. Luv, Andrea

John Freeman

Date: 7/9/2010 12:16:00 PM

Tizah, congratulations. Yea, praying before dinner. Smile. congratulations on your worthy poem's place in Carolyn's contest. Agape, Moses

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/8/2010 9:43:00 PM

Hndsome is as hndsome does.Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Date: 7/8/2010 9:18:00 PM

Nice use of imagery. Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Keep that pen flowing. Karen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/8/2010 8:32:00 PM

Congrats Tirzah on your winning poem in the Mantis contest.. way to go.. enjoy.. with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/8/2010 8:30:00 PM

That's probably just what they pray for, Tirzah. Great poem! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Sue Mason

Date: 7/8/2010 4:02:00 PM

Great use of the word "praying/preying" and a perfect 5-7-5 form !! Good luck in the contest Tirzah and keep up the wonderful writing !!

Date: 7/7/2010 11:29:00 AM

I think you captured the essence of this preditor quite nicely here. Best wishes in the contest. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind comment. Karen

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 7/7/2010 10:40:00 AM

This is just excellent. I can see the imagery of the Mantis awaiting a meal. It’s so interesting how life on Mother Earth survives. Great job! Joseph

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/7/2010 4:19:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your poetry today Tirzah. I wish you the best always. Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 7/6/2010 9:21:00 PM

Awesome thought to pen, Tirzah. check soupmail, Agape, Moses

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2010 8:53:00 PM

OH< ME LIKES THIS ONE!!!! (I was thinking of using that name too, religiosa, it was so neat!) LUv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/6/2010 6:29:00 PM

Really good Tirzah.. good luck in the quickie contest... my entry is The Prophet.. researched it really quick... before entering.. I posted a new blog with some vacation photos.. from Hawaii and a few from the seashore in Jersey our first trip.. we have hundreds.. hope u enjoy a llittle island magic tonight.. AlohA... "Sweetheart"

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/6/2010 3:35:00 PM

Nice one...I think they are so beautiful and interesting. BG