General Poetry posted April 14, 2024

Brenda Strauser

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An Orchid Mantis is unique.

Orchid Mantis

by Brenda Strauser

the still predator

disguises like a flower

to attract its prey

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5-7-5 writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a 5-7-5 Poem! This is a poem with only three lines. The catch is there is a strict syllable count. The first line has 5 syllables, second 7, third 5 again.

My grandson loves to hunt for different insects in the woods. He especially likes the praying mantis. After looking it up on Google, I found this unique one called an orchid mantis, which looks like a flower.
The orchid mantis is known as the living flower. They live in rainforests in Asia.

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