Yum! (or The Biter Bit)

[Pilgrim]

Yum! (or The Biter Bit)

The dark-hued mantis kneels in prayer
inside the doorway of his lair,
and grabs those unsuspecting creatures
who don’t discern his deadly features.

He bites their heads off with a crunch
and smartly works his way through lunch.
Then, with his innards feeling fine,
he takes a nap till dinner time.

The wife of the mantis is slender and fair;
he loves her soft eyes and her shimmering hair.
But just when he thinks his life is bliss,
she bites his head off as they kiss.

[Magpie]

Great stuff Pilgrim,
Right from the excellent opening line to the end. Made my Saturday start with a laugh and the worrying confirmation of that well known fact "the female of the species is more deadlier than the male."
Thanks for the read.
AR

[Pilgrim]

Great stuff Pilgrim,
Right from the excellent opening line to the end. Made my Saturday start with a laugh and the worrying confirmation of that well known fact "the female of the species is more deadlier than the male."
Thanks for the read.
AR

Indeed, AR. Hell hath no fury ... and all that!

Regards,

Pilgrim.