The Peacock mantis shrimp
is no wimp.
Its rear sways
while the front prays
that its glow
doesn’t go.
4 inches is enough
to strut it’s stuff
Watercolor, Peacock Mantis Shrimp by Charlie O’Shields
“Some mantis shrimp species are rather romantic, meeting their dream shrimp and staying together for life, which is up to 20 years. These lovebirds share the same burrow, protect their eggs, and help each other in hunting. When particularly aroused during mating rituals, the mantis shrimp will start to fluoresce. This means, you guessed it, they have glow-in-the-dark sex, which more than qualifies them as an uncommon creature.”
CURIOUS to the MAX 
Electrifying news! This critter brings his articulated armor with him. I guess you’d have to if you’re likely to have neon sex. This guy beats the peacock birdie on every show off point.
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Shari B-P,
And therrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre off the Shrrrrrrrrrimp and the Birrrrrrrrrrrd and they make the turrrrrrrrrn and it’s the . . . it’s the Shrrrrrrrrrrimp in the lead . . . but WAIT . . . the Shrip has stopped, he’s flashing neon . . .
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I’m not touching this one, Judy. You’re on your own.
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Awesome pome and thanks for the shout out!! 😃
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Charlie,
Awesome drawing and you’re welcome!
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