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

[Samuel Dickens]

This is funny. (AND informative) I can just picture the poor "dead" dragonfly peeking through one eye to see if Mr. Horny Dragonfly has buzzed off.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sam. Pleased this little write gave you some good visuals. Like the name you have dedicated to Mr. Dragonfly.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Dear Chris, your delightful poem started a swarm of thoughts in my head, I can almost see a beautiful little lady dragonfly collapsing ( pretending demise) at the on set of a proposal from a debonair male dragonfly. it is very amusing and educational at the same time! Thank you for this beautiful scientific information.

[Chris Shaw]

When I read the article Mrudula, it appealed to my wicked sense of humour. Pleased you saw the humour in it as well. Thank you dear poet for checking in.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah Chris I know a few women who pull the same trick! Interesting read loaded with facts. So does that make male dragon flies 'sex pests'? lol

[Chris Shaw]

Laughing at your response John. . After reading Bunny's I'm beginning to think I missed a trick here :)

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

I cant help myself....
But i may of had a girlfriend that used that exact same technique!
Only to find she was in fact alive the next morning?
Ha Ha, this made me laugh, love it

[Chris Shaw]

The news article made me laugh too when I read it Bunny. Poor you having experienced similar. Thanks for your visit. Have a good weekend.

Chris