Praying Mantis

The praying mantis possesses
two ginormous eyes but
only one ear, did you hear?

Although she seems in prayer,
and perfectly still, she can
lash out and kill at will.

When searching for a mate
with which to copulate,
she picks the brainy one.

That's because when she
bites it off, mid copulation,
The fellow loses all inhibition.

But don't creep up to watch.
Her head swivels on a notch.
At the slightest sound.

If you believe in reincarnation.
Would it not be a sensation
to return as one? Such fun!


12/08/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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La France Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Jean, this is terrific ( mine didn't, make in that contest either) but yours made it this time. Congratulations on your win in my contest
Murray Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 3:13 AM
So glad you liked it. I'm delighted. Thank you.
Krampe Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Shudder - no, I would not want to be reincarnated as one. But I enjoyed your interesting poem on a subject to which I have never given much thought. Congrats, Jean.
Murray Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 1:15 AM
Thank you Agnes. I'm thrilled. This one I liked myself.
Allison Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 5:17 PM
The pic sure made me smile Jean and I love your informative humourous write:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Than you Jan.
Murray Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM
That's the Malysian Praying Mantis.
Andresen Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 2:41 PM
- ..... I have to smile about this one, Jean - A terrible life ...... but, a funny creature - hugs & happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 2:58 PM
So far so good Anne-Lise. It's my birthday today and I have been inundated with good wishes.
Turner Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 2:36 PM
Only if I could be a female! Fun stuff Jean. I enjoyed reading this well written piece,
Murray Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Thank you Honey.
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