The Praying Mantis (Mantodea)
---- TO THE HUMANS
I am Mantikos - the Prophet
Guides lost travelers home
Those who see me know that
Luck will follow; you're not alone
Diviner, soothsayer
Bird-fly of devotion
I inspire Shandong boxing
For I am stillness in motion
Then if you look at me in admiration
My legs reaching in supplication
Be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
Your spirit I will elevate
No need for alarm
I will pray for you: my friend
---- TO THE PREY
Okamakiri - the Scythe Cut
Hiding in plain sight
Swaying back & forth, should you
Stay or take flight?
Raptorial legs are twitching
Eager to embrace!
I'm so close to you that's it's now
Time to Say Grace
When you look at me, intoxication
My legs reaching, hypnotization
Be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
My spirit you will elevate
As I strike out with my arms
I will pray for you: my prey
---- TO MY MATE
You are Circe, a siren
Singing by my side
Am I right in fearing for my life?
So close to my bride!
But do I risk decapitation
Gazing at you in adoration?
I'll be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
Your spirit I will elevate
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms!
And you will pray for me
Oh please, pray for me: my Love
I am Mantikos - the Prophet
Guides lost travelers home
Those who see me know that
Luck will follow; you're not alone
Diviner, soothsayer
Bird-fly of devotion
I inspire Shandong boxing
For I am stillness in motion
Then if you look at me in admiration
My legs reaching in supplication
Be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
Your spirit I will elevate
No need for alarm
I will pray for you: my friend
---- TO THE PREY
Okamakiri - the Scythe Cut
Hiding in plain sight
Swaying back & forth, should you
Stay or take flight?
Raptorial legs are twitching
Eager to embrace!
I'm so close to you that's it's now
Time to Say Grace
When you look at me, intoxication
My legs reaching, hypnotization
Be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
My spirit you will elevate
As I strike out with my arms
I will pray for you: my prey
---- TO MY MATE
You are Circe, a siren
Singing by my side
Am I right in fearing for my life?
So close to my bride!
But do I risk decapitation
Gazing at you in adoration?
I'll be still, go within, meditate
Reach a place of calm
Your spirit I will elevate
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms!
And you will pray for me
Oh please, pray for me: my Love
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Writer(s): Miguel Lugo
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