Ant

An ant motors
Like a wind up
Toy across my
Floor.
I resist my urge
To crush it _ why?

Because being so
Complex a
Creature – such
Wonderful design
Pristine precision
Perfection –
Were I to 
Commit such a 
Travesty – I
Dare say with
Shame – I would cry!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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