Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

A Poem by Honey-Bee
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Praying Mantis are veracious eaters and kill their mate

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A praying mantis
Praying mantis don't kneel
But they pray before each meal
Arms brought together they pray
Waiting for their prey
Eating beetles out of your garden
They will not beg your pardon
They are predators by nature
Giving all credit to their creator.
Voracious is their appetite
Sometimes you will find them near porch lights
To capture moths and other flying insects
They also can be found on branches and sticks.
A praying mantis has the ability
To turn its head backwards in all tranquility 
They have a muscular mouth piece
When eating their prey they rarely cease
Camouflaging from green to brown
You may see them in fields and pasture and all around
There are many different species 
They make no treaties
Female praying mantis do not play the fool
To the mating male mantis they are very cruel
They will sever the males head
And then eat his body to shreds

© 2014 Honey-Bee


Author's Note

Honey-Bee
As a child I had always liked praying mantis because I thought they were a praying insect. I wanted to write a poem about this praying insect. After learning all the information about it online... this is what I actually learned about them.

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After reading your piece, I humbly thank God for not making me, "Mantis." Joke apart loved your work and will be back to read more...

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Honey-Bee

10 Years Ago

Thanks Amos! You will find that a good portion of my work can be very loving.
A. Amos

10 Years Ago

True and you're most welcome
Interesting piece about one of the many organisms that live on this rock. Makes me wonder if I would be able to write something quite like this for a creature of my choosing.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Honey-Bee

10 Years Ago

Thanks Wynter! I have always like praying mantis because they pray
Wynter Ignatius

10 Years Ago

I'm a wolf man myself. Actually, I have wrote about that now that I think about it - "Lone Wolf"read more
Honey-Bee

10 Years Ago

I would like that thank you!
Shivers.... A very good write and display. Your play of words were on spot and your description left chills.
A very nice read and write.

Rob

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Honey-Bee

10 Years Ago

Thanks Rob, I have always liked praying mantis since the first time I found one in the garden. I h.. read more
PoemRodent

10 Years Ago

Just a bit...LOL

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Added on April 8, 2014
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Honey-Bee
Honey-Bee

Ventura , CA



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I like to read and write poems and stories I love nature, kids and God. I enjoy the outdoors very much. I love the beach and mountains. I love my four grandchildren and hope to have more. I have.. more..

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