closeup photo of praying mantis
close up photo of green praying mantis
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The Mantis.

Four orisons, Sifu.
A touch too far
to contact prey.
Marble eyes of green
gaze unknowably
guiding razored fists
flying forth for
thirst and clicking clamour.
From triangle head
to pea-pod body,
this fighter might
take a flick and flounder
from forest to orchid
and, ever hungered,
feast in communion,
in imploration,
insatiable.

One response to “Sep08”

  1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    Great Poetry!
    Thanks for visiting me so I could find you!!
    I’ll look forward to more of your posts.

    Like

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