Poem -

Mantis Praying

because not everything in the garden is safe, pretty or perfect

author
Neville

Her smile
gave
nothing away ..
She still
cut his throat
when
the deed was
done ..
First thing
in the morning ..
Before
prayers
of course,
but after she
had taken breakfast ..

 

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Danger Deceit Hunger Satire
Poetry Genre: 
Freestyle
Topic: 
Reality
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