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The Preying Praying Mantis

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Constructive criticism is always welcome should you have any. If you like it that's even better. This is being submitted for the Praying Mantis contest. I was completely blown away when I found out what the female does...

The Preying Praying Mantis She folds her limbs and waits quietly. He comes near, she waits silently. They do the dance, Then comes her chance. And snap! Off with his head quickly!

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Zaire Mendez

Date: 11/15/2016 8:04:00 PM

So short and cute lol. Enjoyed your peom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/16/2016 1:48:00 PM

Good poem, Beverly. There's a series on tv--"Snapped"--that tells about women who compare closely to the praying mantis! Janice

Ronald Kent

Date: 8/15/2016 3:56:00 PM

And just like that it's over, enjoyed the read.