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JITTERBUGS

On my garage floor, the ants hold daily dance rehearsals~  
tiny jitterbugs in helmets, warriors, fearless and universal.

Copyright © sara Etgen-Baker | Year Posted 2026

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July 11, 2026 at 9:24 PM

belated congrats for POTD, Sara :)

Christopher Delegans

July 11, 2026 at 9:14 AM

Great description, Sara. Belated congrats on POTD!

July 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM

So cute is your description Sara. In certain seasons, they are seen in our place too. Congratulations dear friend on your POTD honor.

July 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM

A jiggle in their march. Congratulations on POTD, Sara! Sugar in a can will drive them away, without the ant spray. Lol. Blessings

Daniel Henry Rodgers

July 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Dear Sara, Congrats on POTD! your tiny dancers made me smile how you turn a garage floor into a stage where courage wears helmets and the ordinary becomes universal. A small moment, beautifully magnified. Blessings, Daniel

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM

thanks for your insightful and delightful comments. sending blessings, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino

July 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Very strong for their small size. Congratulations on POTD Sara.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM

awww, thank you, Joe.

Christuraj Alex

July 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Indeed, you have observed the "dance rehearsals" very benevolently. Congratulations!

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM

thank you, kind sir. wishing you well.

July 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Dearest Sara, I've never thought about ants in this way. So clever and creative are your words. I must say, they need to be outside doing the jitterbug, instead of invading the inside. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM

awww, you're comments are always so uplifting, Brandy. Thank you...wishing you well and sending you hugs, Sara

July 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM

A big Congratulations on such a creative and full of imagery POTD, Sara. Blessings & Hugs :))))

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM

thank you, dear Regina.

July 7, 2026 at 10:27 AM

Sare, Congratulations on POTD~ Warren

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM

thank you kindly, Warren

Paula Goldsmith

July 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM

Congratulations on POTD win. This is so very cute. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win............

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM

thanks for your always kind words and uplifting visits.

July 7, 2026 at 9:50 AM

As long as they're not rehearsing for the kitchen, eh? Congrats on POTD, Sara!

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM

I agree...better the garage than the kitchen. wishing you well.

July 7, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Eeks! We have some dancing on the porch. Congrats on POTD with your descriptive and fun write!

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM

thanks for your joyful comments, Kim.

July 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM

What a cute image Sara…..Congratulations on POTD!! Debx

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM

awww, thanks, dear Deb.

July 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM

Congratulations on your POTD honor, Sara. Very well crafted and creative.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM

thank you, Sotto. appreciate your kind words, wishing you well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM

- Congratulations, Sara :) - hugs

sara Etgen-Baker

July 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM

thank you, dear Anne-Lise....Texas hugs back at you.

Natasha L Scragg

July 7, 2026 at 2:52 AM

Love the imagery Sara. They are as well organised as an army :-D Congrats on your POTD selection :-D

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:35 AM

thanks, Natasha. appreciate you..wishing you well

July 7, 2026 at 2:45 AM

Congratulations Sara, on the dance of the Jitterbugs ball on your garage floor. A well deserved Poem of the Day award… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:35 AM

thank you, kind Beryl. Wishing you well, hugs

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

July 7, 2026 at 1:39 AM

An ordinary sight of ants on a garage floor is beautifully transformed into a lively scene of dancing, teamwork,and bravery.Very well done.Congrats on your POTD.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM

thank you, Akham. appreciate your kind words

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

July 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM

Congratulations on a hip hop jitter bug POTD

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM

thank you kindly :-)

July 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM

so cute, i have the same issue. congratulations on POTD

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM

thanks dear Eve! wishing you well.

the barefoot bard

July 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:33 AM

many thanks, kind sir

the barefoot bard

July 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM

Nice one Blessings Douglas

July 7, 2026 at 12:36 AM

Cute couplet Sara! Congratulations on potd!

sara Etgen-Baker

July 7, 2026 at 3:33 AM

awww, thanks! I am surprised but delighted.

July 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Those little critters can be a disaster. Creative work about everyday life. Sara K.

sara Etgen-Baker

July 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM

awww, thanks for your kind words, Sara K. Appreciate your visit. hugs, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM

- I wish they were just in the garage... I have them everywhere... inside and out... spray and have trap boxes... hunt them daily... from early spring to fall... - Good luck in this new challenge, Sara :) - hugs

sara Etgen-Baker

July 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM

oh my! We had the same issues last year...then we put ant granules outside along each windowsill and the garage entrance. We've confused them.... :-)

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