Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

The Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows

Alan who is a great man and a peerless philosopher
Has run for public office including the presidency
Several times but still have not got to first base.
He casts a long shadow, 
but people don’t appreciate his shade.
Even his opponent who happened to be 
a small man comparatively,
Not fit to be a parrot on his shoulder
And yet public chose not Alan 
but the man with a long shadow.

The small men when in power with weak leadership
can cast long shadows of large range of influence.
It often happens as the saying goes;
"the smallest ants cast long shadows"
It is a sure sign that the sun is about to set,
Like an oil lamp burns brighter when oil is at its end.

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January 8, 2014
Form: Free verse

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Scott Thirtyseven February 19, 2015 at 4:39 AM Wonderful poetry. I liked the metaphor of power. The contest, and inequality of popularity. And then that most tantalising last line.

Donna Jones February 16, 2015 at 1:58 PM Congratulations on your winning work...nice job..:-)

Skat A February 16, 2015 at 12:58 AM Dr Ram, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win*** Love **SKAT

Sara Kendrick February 15, 2015 at 4:54 PM Great thoughts presented in a political work..Congrats on your win..Sara

Robert Stoner Jr February 15, 2015 at 12:34 PM congratulations Dr M on your ant win

Jan Allison February 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan x

Eve Roper January 29, 2015 at 6:36 PM Dr.Ram Mehta, a 7,very descriptive write, enjoyed reading your piece. Blessings Eve

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:52 AM What a take on the contest, only you can do this Dr. .. :) thanks for dropping by on my poems.. :) GOd bless you always.. :)!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 8, 2015 at 10:30 PM Brilliant take Dr. Ram! Trust its a win for u!best wishes!

Jan Allison January 8, 2015 at 5:27 PM wise words indeed Dr Mehta - I love your take on the theme - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Fisher January 8, 2015 at 4:22 PM Enjoyed your story on casting shadows. I think the overbearing shadows stunt the growth of truth.

Sandra Haight January 8, 2015 at 4:19 PM Hi Dr. Ram, such excellent "outside the box" thinking by you on this theme! Much said here. Best wishes in the contest, Sandra

David Meade January 8, 2015 at 7:47 AM Nicely done -- I wonder why we see the shadows but rarely the people who makes them! Well penned.