Did You Ever?

Scientific facts here folks.

Did you ever contemplate

that female dragonflies 

can seemingly lie?

Determined to be mistress

of their own fate,

studies have discovered

that ladies of the species

will feign death

rather than succumb to

the advances of rampant mates.

Forgive me for smiling

because it tickles me to find

such punishing plans put in place,

talk about anything

for a bit of peace.

"A not tonight darling

I've got a headache

I can't face it", is pretty tame

when you compare it

to the games those winged divas play.

Got to hand it to them

they ain't flitting about with any nonsense

unless they are in the mood

and feel broody.

A simple "Go away" out of the question.

They'd rather fake their own demise,

drastic measures to avoid

one of life's little pleasures.

Reviews

[Crowley]

Oh wow...I did not know this. It seems the perfect affect. Its why I enjoy the company or women. Not in that way, but because of the way that history and patriarchal hierarchy have played out. I can't imaging the s**t and minutia that women have to deal with. That being said, I applaud this fact finding mission and have to say, I would play dead as well.

[Chris Shaw]

You made me smile Crowley. I have been fortunate. The men I've known I've liked. Some of the women though, they have been a
pain in the butt :) Thanks for stopping by. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah yes, I've read about it and it made me laugh even then and now too! Seems we (female) humans have much to learn from those mightly dragonfly ladies hahah ;P
It was refreshing to see someone covered this topic in poetry form. Nice one, Christine :))

[Chris Shaw]

We share the same sense of humour Dr Y. We can indeed learn from lady dragonflies. Thank you.

[Larq]

Delightful, humorous, cleverly constructed. I absolutely love dragonflies, and I had never heard of this dramatic male diversion. I look forward to reading more of your writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Larq. Welcome to my page. Delighted to see you here.

Chris

[Aurora]

Never thought the morphology of a dragonfly can be so telling. Also polemical. Without being didactic.

[Chris Shaw]

You live and learn. Thanks for checking this one out Aurora.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think some women may be pushed to almost do this very same thing...some males just don't understand the word "no."
or hey, i'm just not interested.
and then the praying mantis...after their lovemaking, the female kills the male.
harsh tactics all the way around.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

That praying mantis is deadly. Feigning death is one thing but biting your lover's head off after mating is something else entirely:)

Many thanks Jacob.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed Piece ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Weeping willow, O appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[LE Berry]

I love whenever the female of the species finds common ground with any of the others in the feminine aspect of life. This poem had me smiling Christine...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit. This made me smile so much. Pleased it did you as well. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[LE Berry]

Your very welcome Christine...

[Coyote Poetry]

Lady Dragonfly, I have known a few. A interesting story shared dear Chris. Dragonflies are cool. A interesting part of nature. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of the day.

read moreThank you Coyote for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

This is so intersting and humorous! I am smiling at the thought of it :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Edie, it made me smile too.

Chris

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Welcome :)

[R.E. Ray]

Seems such ladies don’t always find “life’s little pleasures” in the company of men. Though feigning death is less humiliating than what a girl told me in high school when I called to ask her on a date. “I’m sorry, Robert, I’m washing my hair tonight,” she said matter of factly. I think my pride died on the line that night.

This poem made me smile, Chris. Nature reminds me often females are the superior sex.

[Chris Shaw]

Your visit appreciated as were your own experiences. That hair wash thingy, more common than you think. Not used by me I hasten to add. Many thank yous Mr Ray.

Chris