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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

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!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mendez Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 8:04 PM
So short and cute lol. Enjoyed your peom
Canerdy Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 1:48 PM
Good poem, Beverly. There's a series on tv--"Snapped"--that tells about women who compare closely to the praying mantis! Janice
Kent Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 3:56 PM
And just like that it's over, enjoyed the read.
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