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A Damn Ant

sick and tired of regimentation ~ then why’d you join my army ants

said the queen to a pretender ~ who wanted to get inside her pants

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I Am Anaya

August 21, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Damn Queen. The title is just shouting out, Two Hearts Beat As One, nah, I meant Adam Ant! Just had to include U2. Muchas gracias Da-vid! "I got ants in my pants and I need to dance by James Brown ~Tripping Daisies.

I Am Anaya

August 22, 2023 at 10:51 AM

Your right David, its all-in fun! It reminded me of these things. Hurricane Hillary, I spent the day working inside, put a new bolt lock and knob on the door and while listening to music, James Brown rocked "Got ants in my pants" haha (heard you were looking for interpretations) ;)

David Kavanagh

August 22, 2023 at 3:11 AM

Wowza girl, you’re on a different frequency here, but dance away and trip over the daisies, all a bit of fun, thank you for stopping by, cheers David

Gary Radice

August 19, 2023 at 2:08 AM

Was he Prince Charming? :) I love your work David. It has so many layers. Brilliant! :) Cheers - Gary

David Kavanagh

August 19, 2023 at 4:07 AM

Heya Gary, I always like to add a few extra layers, makes for interesting interpretations, I honestly hadn’t got Adam and the ants in mind when writing, but I was aware of the name connection, this one seems to have morphed into the ant music scene, which I loved, cheers David

Gary Radice

August 19, 2023 at 2:10 AM

..and I've just read Jan's response and the comments below and realize I'm late to the party..as usual. :) Cheers - Gary

Jan Allison

August 18, 2023 at 2:43 PM

my first thought from the title was adam and the ants lol - you can be my prince charming any day David lol, as for the monoku the first poem made me smile :-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh

August 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Adam and the ants were brief but brilliant, sometimes I write these fun ones to sharpen up on syllable counting and form, thanks so much you’re a real charmer Jan, cheers David

Lin Lane

August 18, 2023 at 9:27 AM

When I see a title you've posted, I don't even bother to wonder what your write might be about. I'd always be wrong... well, at least 95% of the time. This time is no exception. I wrote something the other day about ants scurrying about but didn't do anything with it. I saw them outside a window and there was my thought... tripping the light fantastic.

Lin Lane

August 18, 2023 at 10:21 AM

Probably not if it's the Queen of Hearts shouting, "Off with their heads?"

David Kavanagh

August 18, 2023 at 9:43 AM

Tripping the light fantastic, yes they are light on their feet, little blighters! I’m guessing this particular one went AWOL searching for love and power, it’s not gonna end well is it lol! Cheers David