Barbara's entry- Pet Poetry Contest

Barbara wrote this about their school pet, a praying mantis named Sandy (may she rest in peace). She is submitting it for a poetry contest, where the prize is a $250 certificate for pet supplies, (I guess that will probably go to school pets since we don't own any pets! :)) and publication in a magazine.

The Mantis (Sandy)

By Barbara Allbright

Assassin of the Night

Brings some to Fright

Clever Claws

Snapping Jaw

The Mantis.

Alien Eyes

Feel Satisfied

As they spy a Creature.

Slowly Stalking

Walking

Watching

Stealth is her special feature.

Assassin of the Night

Brings some to Fright

Quiet Feet

Ready Teeth

The Mantis.

She grabs.

The Creature is ripped

By an icy grip

From its high top perch.

Rapidly Struggling

Wiggling

Squirming

The Creature gives a lurch.

But the Mantis holds it firm!

And sinks her teeth into it.

Assassin of the Night

Brings some to Fright

The Killer

The Stalker

The Mantis, Sandy.