Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Haiku

Preying Mantis Prays

Preying mantis prays, 
“Thank you God for meat to eat.”
 licking raptor legs.


I Missed Carolyn's Contest, but here's a Preying Mantis haiku anyway.  I love preying mantis.  They are a 
gardener's helper since they eat insects.  And they are such fun to photograph.  Did you see the picture in my 
book, "100 Poems for Life"?

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Joseph Spence Sr July 9, 2010 at 3:01 PM This is wonderful. I like the praying image of the Mantis as it awaits its prey. The prayer is excellent. It's better late than never. Great job! Joseph