A Femme Fatale...

With her coquettish smile she woos her mate,
a lure within allure;
her enchanting look becomes the hook,
enticing him for sure.
This femme fatale soon has her way
upon the mating bed;
satisfied, and with the utmost charm,
she bites off his head!

De, at dverse poets, is setting the 44 word quadrille for us today. It must include some form of the word 'enchant'.
Here's the link: Some Enchanting Poetry. 








 





 

18 comments:

  1. That was a surprise, Carol! Especially after all the enchantment.

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    1. Apparently, that's what happens with the praying mantis! :o

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  2. Heehee. I knew what was coming, and I still laughed out loud. Perfect timing in this.

    De

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    1. Thanks, De and thanks for the cool prompt! :D

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  3. i am familiar with this cannibalistic mating ritual (not personally! --biology class), so i saw that one coming!

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  4. Putter, utter delight!!! The best way to begin my day.

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  5. Ha - that enchantment ending with a deadly outcome.

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    1. Nature certainly has its twists and turns! :D

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  6. well, he has served his next to last purpose, now he is to feed her.

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    1. The male praying mantis certainly draws the short straw! :D

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  7. This might be my favorite poem this week! Lol! Great poem, Carol!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)
    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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