Saturday, April 9, 2011

Praying Mantis


She calls to you across a crowded room
No such beauty has noticed you before
known by many less eager men 
they call her the praying mantis 

her body voicing you to advance
what does she sees in you
you don't hesitate or question 

their fear bid you no warning

her beauty slant your judgement

knowing your modest wife awaits your drunken taste
you are a man with manly appetites
you may have your way with her
but she will have her's too
as her naked body approaches yours in her bed  
blood splattered, your head shucked across the floor



Today’s prompt brought to you by Kirsty Logan:

Inspired by the photo above, write a poem that includes the words ‘voicing’, ‘shucked’, and ‘slant’.”
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Reminders for Participants: You can post your poem below in the comments, offer a link back to your site where the poem is posted, or comment about the experience of writing the poem (without actually posting the poem). If you’re going to comment on other participant’s poems, please remember that this is not a critique space — comments should be kept thoughtful and supportive. Lastly, remember you don’t have to use the prompt to write your poem — they’re here for your inspiration but they’re certainly not a requirement.
Let the Wild Poeming Being!

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