Holy Society Of Praying Mantises Poem by ONElia AVElar

What a thoroughly fascinating concept. In human society, breaks with custom so often result in ostracization by the herd. So it would seem among the mantes. A quirky little piece delivered with a sure hand and an appealing sense of the absurd. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Such a romantic at heart, your not capable of being a mantis ;)

The mantis with a kind heart and a sense of her own identity it seems - despite being made an outcast she stays true to her convictions...dares to stand out from the crowd and follow her heart...a delightful fable creatively and colourfully expressed. j x

Will this mutant mantis be favourite for natural election? I love mantis like this. And I've cheered up.

Your fable of the vegan mantis est tres droll.Poor thing I hope she finds a like mind and is not lonely in her conviction. Ah well...there is always love poetry! love Donall Donall

i laughed n laughed reading the last two lines...thnq!

A pervert of nature, yes; praying mantis does eat the male after reproduction - I wonder why the male continues to sacrifice himself while reproducing other males - perhaps that's why. We are taught that all acts of nature amongst living organisms, other than humans, are for the good of the species. Just took a look at my wife and wondered whether I would give my life to perpetuate my tribe in the very act of this perpetuation! ...... well, I'm not a spider. Onelia, haven't read your work lately. Please give us a new one soon. Merry Christmas.

Great cautionary tale, Onelia! We must always obey the customs of the country if we are to be accepted into society, even if it means cannibalism! You made me laugh again!

excelent piece of imaginative poetry

How lovely Onelia! ! I say eat all males (then you've destroyed the evidence! !) Poor little mantis, I hope she learnt a new MANTRA - 'I must eat all males after indulging in what their bodies had to offer'.... 'I must eat all males after indulging in what their bodies had to offer'.... 'I must eat all males after indulging in what their bodies had to offer'.... 'I must eat all males after indulging in what their bodies had to offer'.... 'I must eat all males after indulging in what their bodies had to offer'.... OK - so I've lost the plot but you get the idea! ! ! Lovely penning One. HG: -) xx