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Even the Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows

The late afternoon sun is quickly setting
I walk alone along the graying concrete path
And spy an army of ants crawling over a dead bug
Even the smallest ants cast long shadows.

Masses of ants march swiftly and efficiently
Covering the corpse and dismantling its innards
Going about their task without hesitation
Even the smallest ants cast long shadows.

Bending down, I touch the ants and they scatter
Momentary confusion creates temporary discord
Quickly they reassemble and resume their task
Even the smallest ants cast long shadows.








Written on 1/11/2015

Copyright © Laura Leiser | Year Posted 2015

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Njeri Hunjeri Date: 9/3/2015 1:01:00 PM Wow beautiful. I love the title! Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 9/3/2015 2:02:00 PM Actually, the title was for a poetry contest in the past, and I used it, of course, in my poem! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this :)

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 2/19/2015 4:58:00 AM I could so see all those ants that inhabit my back yard in this piece. Tremendous poetic description. Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:33:00 PM Thanks, Scott. I enjoyed your ant theme in this poetry contest, too!

Sandra Haight Date: 2/16/2015 3:40:00 PM Hi Laura, such a descriptive image of how organized these little creatures of God really are! Congratulations! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:34:00 PM Thanks, Sandra. Those ants really are something else alright. The Bible even mentions them, I think in the book of Proverbs!

Donna Jones Date: 2/16/2015 2:04:00 PM Nice job....congratulations Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:34:00 PM Thanks, Donna for your kind comment! Must visit your page!

Skat A Date: 2/16/2015 12:59:00 AM Laura, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win*** Love **SKAT Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:35:00 PM Thanks very much, SKAT. I appreciate your support! :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/15/2015 4:46:00 PM Congrats on your winning work..Focused you were to watch them go about their task..Sara Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:37:00 PM Thank you, Sara. And congrats back to you on your excellent second place win!

Jan Allison Date: 2/15/2015 10:38:00 AM dropping back with my congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2015 4:38:00 PM Thank you, Jan. As usual, I appreciate your kindness!

Eve Roper Date: 1/29/2015 6:25:00 PM Laura,a 7, very descriptive write, enjoyed reading your piece. The ants do reassemble quickly. Blessings Eve Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 1/29/2015 8:07:00 PM Thank you, Eve, for your gracious comment. I appreciate it! Blessings to you! Laura Leiser Date: 1/29/2015 8:07:00 PM Thank you, Eve, for your gracious comment. I appreciate it! Blessings to you!

Eileen Manassian Date: 1/13/2015 5:23:00 PM Hi, Laura...I liked this poem...Love that repeating line. You'll do well in this contest. :) Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 1/13/2015 7:24:00 PM Thank you, Eileen. I appreciate your encouragement!

Cherl Dunn Date: 1/13/2015 1:47:00 PM Poetry with honesty is a well earned skill or a talent given and I feel in this work of yours it is a given nicely done, cheri Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 1/13/2015 5:09:00 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Cherl. I appreciate it! :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty Date: 1/12/2015 11:33:00 AM Oh Laura great. Yes so true. Love>rajat Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 1/12/2015 3:31:00 PM Thanks for your response, Rajat. I appreciate it! :)

Jan Allison Date: 1/12/2015 1:13:00 AM Great description - love the power of the repeated line - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Laura Leiser Date: 1/12/2015 1:31:00 AM Thank you, Jan! Thanks for your encouraging words. :)