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Even the Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows

Even the Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows The rains have soaked the land and has unearthed The strongest insect thriving in their mound The sunlight throws shadows and dries the parched ground I draw in the fragrance of the fresh rain and earthy scents In my leisure morning walks with my small, tough, protective dog He makes his frequent stops and elevates his leg, Sniffs all the odors left behind Children at play, An adult raking leaves in their yard, A little dog sniffing in just the right place Gets the ants all excited and they defend their mound For being such a very small insect even The Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows and a big bite And sets out their revenge Little children cry and quit playing, the adult stops raking and gets upset, and a poor little tough dog runs up and down the grass rubbing and shaking his head, struggling to get the vengeful ants out of his nose and body. 1/29/2015 Contest: Even the Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows Sponsor: Scott Thirtyseven

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Carol Mays

Date: 2/6/2015 9:09:00 AM

Thanks for helping us share this experience with you. Skillfully-written poem. I enjoyed it. Carol

Eve Roper
Date: 2/6/2015 9:34:00 AM

Thank you, Carol, they are little but powerful little creatures. Blessings Eve

Paul Schneiter

Date: 2/6/2015 8:09:00 AM

Eve, the "word pictures" this poem presents are exceptional. And, of course, the whole poem is a beautiful work of poetic art. Thanks for sharing it.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/6/2015 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Paul,for your wonderful compliment. Blessings Eve

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/1/2015 2:10:00 PM

Great story told in poetry form. Enjoyed reading your contest entry today. Reads like a winner to me. Thanks for your visit by my work. I appreciate you reading and tKinv time to coment. Sara

Eve Roper
Date: 2/1/2015 2:28:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for your wonderful inspiring comment. I am learning from you and everyone else. Blessings dear friend Eve

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/31/2015 10:25:00 AM

Eve you get at the details of anything and so strong your power of observation I am thrilled. And no doubt Eve you never stop growing so amazing.

Eve Roper
Date: 1/31/2015 10:29:00 AM

You are amazing, thank you :)

Eve Roper
Date: 1/31/2015 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Rajat, they do make you say ,"Ouch!". Blessings to you dear friend Eve

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/31/2015 10:16:00 AM

"The Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows and a big bite And sets out their revenge" yes you cannot ignore them. Wonderful poem Eve.Good luck in the contest, sure a winner>love Rajat

Jan Allison

Date: 1/30/2015 11:27:00 AM

Such beautiful imagery Eve - very humorous with the dog taking a pee but oh poor dog at the end:-) Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 1/30/2015 11:35:00 AM

Thank you, Jan, for your compliment and always welcome visit. My heart goes out when he gets his nose around the ant mounds or my granddaughter accidently steps in one while she is out playing, she welts up so bad with them. There are a lot of ants around here. Blessings and hugs dear friend Eve

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/30/2015 8:20:00 AM

A lively poem with many images depicted to perfection! Excellent work dear, Eve. Good luck on the contest!

Eve Roper
Date: 1/30/2015 8:28:00 AM

Thank you, Demetrios, for your wonderful visit and compliment. Your poem was outstanding this morning may we all be blessed in the same way at the gates of heaven. Blessings dear friend to you and your family Eve