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wordwizard
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0 posted 2004-03-21 09:36 PM



Another order on this planet at a small size
larger minds unneeded to reorganize
after you've casually stepped onto its mound
tiny members will restore it safe and sound..

Other walks of life are just as social
division of its colony is also crucial
other creatures work together
under different types of weather...

A hierarchy falls into place
tiny soldiers guard the space
and eggs of a queen are carried away
with caretakers at her side each day..

As a child I'd observe their train
their trails spilt forth now and again
I had even captured one in a cup one day
it was a nature study substitute for play

If they inherit the world, as carried on picnics
will they thank us for having accepted their tactics?

© Copyright 2004 ecrivan


[This message has been edited by wordwizard (03-23-2004 12:07 AM).]

© Copyright 2004 Martin Dansky - All Rights Reserved
Professor Gloom
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1 posted 2004-03-21 09:45 PM


Always enjoy a well written poem about the little thing
Or the bits of the working of life,

Well done

Gloom

wordwizard
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2 posted 2004-03-21 11:04 PM


My pleasure Gloom, eventually these animal characters will all be bound up and published...with my own illustrations...


Sadelite
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3 posted 2004-03-22 02:17 PM


I'm glad to hear this-they should be bound!
As before, when I read The Aardvark (I believe), I enjoyed this.  Any room for my silly 'Possum Lullaby in your book?   Just kidding-I might do something with that myself someday.
                    Sadelite

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4 posted 2004-03-22 02:18 PM


Second time today I've heard/read something profound regarding Ants...

and where I was thinking...write of it, and you beat me to it.  Good job, you...

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