John Lawless Poet Senryu

Praying Mantis - For Contest

Praying Mantis

Patience – a virtue
silence in the sight of God
Grace – before meals


8/20/2016

submitted to – Praying Mantis – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Anthony Slausen

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Kim Rodrigues September 18, 2016 at 8:07 AM Congrats on your win!

Joseph May September 17, 2016 at 3:38 PM Very nicely done John...Congrats on your win!.. John Lawless September 17, 2016 at 10:43 PM Thanks Joseph, I enjoy playing with the Senryu on occasion.

Connie Marcum Wong September 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM I just had to fave this! ; )

Connie Marcum Wong September 17, 2016 at 1:11 PM Oh John, I loved your entry! It really made me laugh. The winning way you carefully worded this excellent senryu was genius! I would have had this so much higher on the list. Congratulations on your win! 7 ; ) John Lawless September 17, 2016 at 10:42 PM Thanks so much for the kind words Connie. I appreciate your continued support and high marks...and the fave....

Sandra Haight September 17, 2016 at 12:26 PM Powerful imagery in so few words, John. Congrats on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra John Lawless September 17, 2016 at 12:44 PM thanks Sandra

Sara Kendrick August 26, 2016 at 9:44 AM And scary bug eyes..Thanks for reading and considering my work entered in your contest..Sara John Lawless September 17, 2016 at 12:44 PM Yes, Sara, they are un-nerving beautiful creatures. Thanks for stopping to read and comment

Jan Allison August 20, 2016 at 6:47 PM ha ha ha great one John - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless August 20, 2016 at 10:23 PM thanks Jan, I was going for that tongue in cheek Senryu snicker

Connie Marcum Wong August 20, 2016 at 2:53 PM You always come up with something brilliant John! This has that aha moment to it! I hope to see this a top winner. 7 : ) John Lawless August 20, 2016 at 10:22 PM I appreciate your kind words and high mark Connie.