John Lawless Poet Personification

Praying Mantis

for what is it
she prays
motionless Madonna
rapt in stillness
awaiting the unexpected
mate or meal
slender neck
cleavaged eyes
pious predator
poised on spindle legs


©8/29/2018

for Personification Poem Poetry Contest

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Maurice Rigoler September 2, 2018 at 8:00 PM A favorite bug of mine and they appear where I live in August and September. I've written a handful of humorous poems about them, especially the female's gruesome treatment of any male's attempt to mate with her. Many thanks for reading me. Best to you. / M

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 10:01 AM Stunning piece John! You have captured her mystique perfectly. Good luck in the contest. xomo