Ant's Army
I stand and watch the exodus of ants
Through sig sag tracks, they wind their way
They march like disciplined soldiers
Never deterred by hurdles on their way
Are they fleeing from an imminent danger?
Or are they on their way to forage their daily bread
They move on urgency, no straggler on the way
Oh! With what collective energy they tread
It seems, these tiny insects lead an active communal life
Sometimes thousands of them scuttle on the ground
We wonder who summons them to gather as a group
Usually they keep in line with the ones going in front
White ants build underground condominiums
As from castles, their spires tower above the ground
They are thus comfortably settled beneath
In air conditioned compartments within the mound
Black ants occupy every creek and cranny
And live in unified colonies without strife
They are not fussy about where they stay
Any humble shelter is enough for their simple life
If by chance one gets hurt or wounded
The others generously carry it on their back
It is fun to watch them scurry on their tiny legs
And observe them move along, forming a neat track
Red ants are the miscreants of the whole lot
With mandibles like pliers, they pinch n pierce the skin
They might even crawl unseen to our beds
Leaving us itchy and scratchy making our heads spin
If the carcass of a rat or roach is found
In no time it is stripped down to the bone
If some grain is strewn on their way
In seconds each one carries and it is done
Unity is their strength, through precept they prove
They work together and live in harmony
They never rob another of his property
Nor like man covet his neighbor’s money!
15. Jan. 2022
Insect’s Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Angela Tune
Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022
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