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Simic,
Charles
. Serbian-American poet; 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry US Poet Laureate 2007–2008
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The Supreme Moment
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Written by:
Charles
Simic
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As an ant is powerless
Against a raised boot,
And only has an instant
To have a bright idea or two.
The black boot so polished,
He can see himself
Reflected in it, distorted,
Perhaps made larger
Into a huge monster ant
Shaking his arms and legs
Threateningly?
The boot may be hesitating,
Demurring, having misgivings,
Gathering cobwebs,
Dew?
Yes, and apparently no.
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