Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

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 September 3, 2015 at 1:01 PM Wow beautiful. I love the title! Laura Leiser September 3, 2015 at 2:02 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 February 19, 2015 at 4:58 AM I could so see all those ants that inhabit my back yard in this piece. Tremendous poetic description. Laura Leiser February 19, 2015 at 4:33 PM Thanks, Scott. I enjoyed your ant theme in this poetry contest, too!

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

Donna Jones February 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM Nice job....congratulations Laura Leiser February 19, 2015 at 4:34 PM Thanks, Donna for your kind comment! Must visit your page!

Skat A February 16, 2015 at 12:59 AM Laura, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win*** Love **SKAT Laura Leiser February 19, 2015 at 4:35 PM Thanks very much, SKAT. I appreciate your support! :)

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

Jan Allison February 15, 2015 at 10:38 AM dropping back with my congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser February 19, 2015 at 4:38 PM Thank you, Jan. As usual, I appreciate your kindness!

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

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

Cherl Dunn January 13, 2015 at 1:47 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 January 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Cherl. I appreciate it! :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 12, 2015 at 11:33 AM Oh Laura great. Yes so true. Love>rajat Laura Leiser January 12, 2015 at 3:31 PM Thanks for your response, Rajat. I appreciate it! :)

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