The Mantis

I prey all day
A villain in true disguise
I am the mantis

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Sara Kendrick

October 26, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Scary in a way then humorous. Nicely done. Keep writing. Sara

Priscilla Cruz

September 20, 2009 at 4:45 PM

Dude Mr. A-lo that is awesome xD keep writing u rock!... Love & respectfully, Cilla Jaye

Debbie Guzzi

September 19, 2009 at 5:15 AM

such tongue in cheek...very creative! Light & Love

Pretty Feet

September 18, 2009 at 7:46 PM

I watch plenty of Animal Planet, so to watch the preying mantis eat is interesting, but quite disturbing. lol This is a good haiku. Thanks for the welcome & sharing your poetry.

James Fraser

September 11, 2009 at 8:52 AM

Incredible looking insect Abe, super Haiku to an amazing beast>>James

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

May 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM

Dear Abe,Congratulations on YOUR Featured POEM "The Mantis" A Well deserved feature a perfect Haiku ALWAYS...HG

Raul Moreno

May 10, 2009 at 2:13 AM

Abe, nice work and congrats on your feature...Raul

Lena Townsend

May 5, 2009 at 5:43 AM

Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita

John Loving Iii

May 4, 2009 at 3:43 PM

congrads on being featured. john

Laura Mckenzie

May 4, 2009 at 2:12 PM

Very cleverly done! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

James Fraser

May 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

Abe, a shortie - but a goodie. Such a strange insect the Mantis. Nice write & congrats on being featured, James

Vince Suzadail Jr.

May 4, 2009 at 6:58 AM

Congrats Abe on your haiku "The Mantis" being featured. Vince

Sharon Winter

May 4, 2009 at 6:28 AM

Warmest congrats Abe on your wonderful featured write! Love, Shar

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

May 4, 2009 at 4:16 AM

Abe, The mantis can be so entertaining...posing! Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Love, Dane PS I have some wonderful Preying Mantis Posing Photos. Soup mail for web address.

Anna-Marie Docherty

May 4, 2009 at 3:42 AM

Wonderful writing, Congratulations on being featured, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

Brian Strand

May 4, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Congrats on your feature this week Abe Rgds Brian

Ernilando Tugaff

May 4, 2009 at 12:03 AM

Hello, congratulations on this featured poem. MIne is also featured. Ernilando

May 3, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Interesting use of this concise form. Congratulations on having your haiku featured. Keep on writing. Enjoy your honor. Karen

Carrie Richards

May 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM

What a wonderful haiku! Congratulations on this one being featured this week. ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter

May 1, 2009 at 6:54 AM

I don't know what it is about those creatures but they fascinate me, as does this awesome haiku. I should probably read up on them. Ok, soup mail for you. Love, Shar