Patience

To the right of our stove there is a window outside which we stack up firewood so that we can pop our heads out and collect some when needed. For the past ten days this mantis has been holding on to the wall in the same pose right by the stack of wood. I gave its antenea a little brush with my fingers to test the depth of its meditation. It stirred a little, but stayed fixed to the spot. I wonder if it will stick there praying until spring.
Pencil on cartridge 25x35cm