Orchid Mantis
An Orchid Mantis is unique.9 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
That's so cool! I have not seen this kind of mantis. We do have the regular green ones come in the summer and fall. In tai chi, we have a "mantis strike" move so even humans mimic the mantis as this one mimics the orchid. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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That's so cool! I have not seen this kind of mantis. We do have the regular green ones come in the summer and fall. In tai chi, we have a "mantis strike" move so even humans mimic the mantis as this one mimics the orchid. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank your so much for your kind review. I thought it was so neat
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I had never heard of them, aren't they amazing? The world has so many unique, beautiful and odd things. We still no virtually nothing about our oceans.
Nice picture and good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I had never heard of them, aren't they amazing? The world has so many unique, beautiful and odd things. We still no virtually nothing about our oceans.
Nice picture and good writing. Karen
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you Karen for your nice review. I thought this mantis was so different
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Good heavens, that's amazing! Thank you for this stunning image with its flowing, informative 5-7-5, complete with accompanying notes. The full package. Well done! A strong contender! Debbie
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Good heavens, that's amazing! Thank you for this stunning image with its flowing, informative 5-7-5, complete with accompanying notes. The full package. Well done! A strong contender! Debbie
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you
Comment from Mintybee
That's a cool bug. I'm glad to know of its existence, thanks to this poem. I love the picture. The poem fits the syllable count and was informative. I like the first line because it gives the poem some anticipation. How long will it be still before springing at its prey?
Mintybee
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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That's a cool bug. I'm glad to know of its existence, thanks to this poem. I love the picture. The poem fits the syllable count and was informative. I like the first line because it gives the poem some anticipation. How long will it be still before springing at its prey?
Mintybee
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, you now have two votes.
I knew about this mantis, beautiful yet ferocious.
It reminds me of a ninja, hidden in plain sight and each strike fast as lightning.
The female nearly always devours the smaller male while they are still mating.
The male can continue mating even without its head.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Ciao mystery poet, you now have two votes.
I knew about this mantis, beautiful yet ferocious.
It reminds me of a ninja, hidden in plain sight and each strike fast as lightning.
The female nearly always devours the smaller male while they are still mating.
The male can continue mating even without its head.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you
Comment from GoWiSt
Nice complementary picture art choice.
Thanks for educating me on the orchid mantis, as I'd never heard of them. Interesting how it camouflages to get its meal.
Nicely met the line and syllable count requirements of this 5-7-5 contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Nice complementary picture art choice.
Thanks for educating me on the orchid mantis, as I'd never heard of them. Interesting how it camouflages to get its meal.
Nicely met the line and syllable count requirements of this 5-7-5 contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for your nice teview. I think this mantis is truly amazing
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the 5-7-5 writing prompt. I really enjoyed this poem and learned something I never knew. I have never seen or heard of an orchid mantis. Very cool. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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An excellent entry for the 5-7-5 writing prompt. I really enjoyed this poem and learned something I never knew. I have never seen or heard of an orchid mantis. Very cool. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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I think they are so amazing. Thank you for your review
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
How clever nature is and there are few insects that disguise their appearance and look like flowers in order to catch their prey, I enjoyed this fine presentation, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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How clever nature is and there are few insects that disguise their appearance and look like flowers in order to catch their prey, I enjoyed this fine presentation, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you Dolly for this good review. I thought it was so interesting.
Comment from jessizero
This is definitely a unique insect! I had never seen or heard about one before, but I guess that's to be expected since they live nowhere near me. I liked your 5-7-5 poem, and you got the syllable count correct. I also liked the picture you supplied. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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This is definitely a unique insect! I had never seen or heard about one before, but I guess that's to be expected since they live nowhere near me. I liked your 5-7-5 poem, and you got the syllable count correct. I also liked the picture you supplied. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you for your nice review