Mindfield

I tried to cross the lawn this morning 
From my house, out to the street
In hopes that I could find a place
Where I could get a bite to eat

Boy, this grass grew fast and tall
It looks like it could reach the sky
And the droppings from the dog next door
Got to be a mile high

Another soggy wet Newspaper
Just laying in my way
I wish the kid would learn to throw
And reach the porch, some day

Across the lawn I stagger 
'Till I reach my favorite plant
I guess it's just another day
In the life of this here, Ant
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Thajudeen Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Ant.......fine. .
Gulley Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 8:11 PM
This is such a wonderful little story, never really thought about an ant this way, left me smiling and laughing with such a great ending surprise, thanks for the laughter and I enjoyed this a lot...Sharon G.
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 10:12 PM
hahaha. How cool that it was an ant all that time. I loved your twist ending!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 8:19 PM
Really well done Jerry. I love the twist at the end.
Curtis Avatar
September 26, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Thank you Brenda
Mcdaid Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM
blew me away excellent piece
Curtis Avatar
September 26, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Thanks Liam
Bateman Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 6:49 PM
Jerry . . . You've made the "ordinary" here, "extraordinary." I think many of us share these kinds of mornings. Great Read!! Cheers, Gary
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 6:54 PM
Thanks again Gary, Cheers
Mcdaid Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 5:31 PM
really enjoyed reading this beautifully painted piece
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Liam
Onclaud Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 11:30 AM
an ordinary occurrence turned extraordinary with your wry humor, jerry... I enjoyed the newspaper bit, lol.. so witty!.. huggs
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 6:04 PM
Thank you, Nette, I believe life is just like that, it's as extraordinary as you choose to make it.
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