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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

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Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 9/3/2015 1:01:00 PM

Wow beautiful. I love the title!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. :)

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

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

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

Laura Leiser
Date: 1/12/2015 1:31:00 AM

Thank you, Jan! Thanks for your encouraging words. :)