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Dont Mess With Ants

I didn’t get on with my neighbour next Door, he didn’t like me being happy I’ll turn you into a mouse he said or a rat Or perhaps a dog, or a skunk or a cat, Fancy that, he is no magician, just a man. I looked up at the clouds, rain came down Landed on my lawn, Each drop Went plop! I obviously drifted, I want to be an ant I shouted at the neighbour, And then I awoke Well my neighbour turned me into an ant, This is what happened. Hey, watch out with that shoe whatever You do, my neighbour walked around with an ant spray, Better not get in his way, Horrible ant, he muttered, you are a pest Sprays me, puts garden poison Near my favorite rose Not minding me, And continues to water the garden With his hose I will drown, I’ll die, I felt tiny, vulnerable and angry, Made friends with the ant army general Hear this he said in an authoritarian voice, Our revenge will show Ants will backfire at your evil sprays And careless human ways, We will multiply and grow big, So big, that over man we will tower, And expose our intelligent ant super-power, Ants will run this planet, And we will eat our own weak kind, Engrave that in your mind. Our anti human army, is organized, Intelligent and fearless, and there Are masses of us, never ending, Ferocious and unbending. We will be so huge, Soldiers and more army ant soldiers. And delightedly let off our fuse. I froze. I crawled to the grumpy old man I begged him to make me human Again, and promised him And that I would refrain And never deign To show a happy face, and so Once more human, I told him Of the evil intention of Billions of soldier ants, Who would eradicate man and plants. Not at this time, in this millennium, Said grumpy, I kind of like you now, Great job, you know their plot Together we’ll eradicate the lot!

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Date: 1/16/2022 5:16:00 PM
Your imagination finds no limits. This story of being turned into an ant and then back to human has been indeed interesting and puzzling ! Yes, an army of ants can be so destructive ! Really enjoyed your ant's tale , Jennifer ! Stay blessed !
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Date: 12/1/2021 5:02:00 AM
Jesus told parables; you are in great company. Many lessons Friend. shalom, shalom & thanx. Eirene, Anil
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Date: 10/18/2021 1:50:00 PM
Always in awe of your soaring imagination, sweet friend and soul sister Jenny.. you have a unique artistry to weave stories! I liked so much what your work of art and looking forward to reading more about the thrilling read! My deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
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Date: 10/16/2021 2:27:00 AM
A wonderful story/poem Jennifer from start to finish, loved it… Belle
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Date: 10/15/2021 1:39:00 PM
Very funny and timely. Glad you have not lost your touch and still carry a torch and not cut off from children as unfortunately so many are these days. the best hope for the world is that the old and the young do not lose touch. My friend in Christchurch who has Parkinson's still entertains and develops simple learning tools at his local Montessori for free out of free stuff. keep on writing your words of wisdom. Fondest regards David in NZ. ps our grandson is such a joy and a hope.
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Date: 10/14/2021 10:21:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... a very interesting tale for children indeed. Without ants and flies, no matter how much we detest them, we would be in serious trouble. They are the cleaners of the planet - thanks again Jennifer - Lindsay
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Date: 10/14/2021 11:06:00 AM
What an imagination you have, dear friend! I wonder what triggered this creative adventure. I love it, you are always so entertaining and thoughtful at the same time. Like Richard says, you are a great story teller. I hope you stay on the good side of any grumpy neighbors with magical powers, heehee. Take care and have a beautiful day.
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Date: 10/11/2021 10:04:00 PM
You are such a great story teller. What a enthralling piece. Well done Jennifer. ;0)
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Date: 10/11/2021 3:58:00 PM
WoW! Cool story. Really great imagery. I could see this as a children's book. Good Stuff. God Bless, JB
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Date: 10/11/2021 12:15:00 PM
Haha oh goodness this is really interesting story, read with hell of curiosity.. And with you poetic brilliance, you have penned it so well. What a great poet and narrator you are Jennifer. Stay blessed, stay happy.
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Date: 10/11/2021 11:58:00 AM
Great job, Jen, those ants are soldiers that carry a lot of weight. Your imagination does its good work again. Don't forget to read my contest.Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/11/2021 11:56:00 AM
you are a fabulous story teller i enjoyed the 'ant-ics' hungs jan xx
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Date: 10/10/2021 1:19:00 PM
Shades of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis,' Jennifer! Get those uncles to fight alongside the ants, and you'll really go to town! lol. Thanks, gw
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Date: 10/11/2021 7:56:00 AM
Wow I knew nothing of this author but it is kind of weird that I thought of ants, oh well, guess they are tired of been the down trodden! Thank-you Gershon for enlightening me. Hugs/blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/9/2021 3:38:00 PM
Interesting work from the viewpoint of an ant. I do hate those fire ants that we have here now. They are dangerous and can be deadly. Good job in writing this one. Thank you for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 10/11/2021 7:58:00 AM
My greatest pleasure Sara, in fact it is a privilege to read your astounding poetry. Thank you for your lovely comments Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/9/2021 1:32:00 PM
Your imagination and creativity shine boldly in this poem, Jennifer. Keep writing your fabulous stories.
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Date: 10/11/2021 8:16:00 AM
Hi Vijay, Thank you for a brilliant comment my friend. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/9/2021 9:10:00 AM
Wow! What a creative poem Jennifer. ! Thanks for sharing :)
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Date: 10/11/2021 8:18:00 AM
Hi Heidi, great sharing it with my friends on soup. hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Date: 10/9/2021 9:01:00 AM
What a delightful (and also creepy in a good way) poem, you have a natural gift for story telling that is always so engaging~ (ps I will remember this the next time I spray for ants!)
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Date: 10/11/2021 8:21:00 AM
An ant crossed over my sandal and I braced for his nip, but fortunately he was clueless! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/8/2021 8:52:00 PM
My dearest Jennifer, creative and wonderful poetry spills with ease from your thoughtful pen. A lesson for humanity shines through the vibrant imagery of your meaningful artistry. I hope all is well with you and your family, my lovely friend and poetry sister. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
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Susan Ashley
Date: 10/11/2021 8:48:00 PM
..as do I <3
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/11/2021 8:30:00 AM
I have thought of you and your husband often, I hope all is good. You write the most beautiful comments dear poetry sis and I always appreciate and respect this of you. Be well and always know that i simply love our wonderful friendship! Blessings, hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/8/2021 1:59:00 PM
Love the title because it is so true. We have fire ants down here and those little things are wicked. Nicely done Jennifer
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Date: 10/11/2021 8:23:00 AM
Thank-you Chris, glad you enjoyed the poem and the title. hugs/blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/8/2021 1:49:00 PM
Lol, great storytelling Jennifer, I love to watch them in the garden, they're really intelligent. Tom
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Date: 10/11/2021 8:08:00 AM
Thank-you Tom you're not so bad at stories yourself, way better than me. God bless, Jennifer.
Date: 10/8/2021 11:46:00 AM
What a clever and engaging story poem Jennifer with a great moral! Thanks for the fun! To be truthful, I have a hard time killing ants. While our ants can be nuisances they really don't do any harm Just don't want them in the kitchen or on my desk. Now red ants are a different story! Blessings!
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Date: 10/11/2021 7:53:00 AM
Thank- you Sam for an awesome comment - well no doubt these must have been red ants! God bless, Jennifer.

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