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Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise
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Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Why did the Good Lord tell us To consider the ant and her ways? What is He trying to tell us About the message He conveys? If you begin to consider The things that an ant will do Try to apply those principals In the things of life you pursue You soon begin to take notice There's not much that stands in her path Though obstacles are thrown at her She's never defeated in wrath She's always busy and working Never seems to get delayed She simply alters her path But never is she dismayed. Whatever you lay before her A stick in her path on the ground It certainly will not stop her She simply just turns around Look at our human frailties To the ant we can't compare When something is in our path We sit in total despair Do we try to move forward Or try a different avenue? We hinder upon our failure Sit depressed, lonely and blue We easily get frustrated When obstacles get in our way Instead of trying to move them I think we just need to pray <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I agree! Great poem, Rebecca!  Denise |
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Femme's Father Member
since 1999-10-30
Posts 58Carrollton, TX, USA |
Surely this wisdom is a gift from above... Imparted by the Lord to someone called WhtDove... Beautifully written and very true. A man's heart often cannot see the light - because of the darkness of it's own motives.... - James David |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you very kindly Denise! Femme's Father, thank you so much! I do believe you're right. I was in bed last night and the thought of the ant came to me. And as I opened the bible this morning a few more crossed my mind as well. But those are still a thought! Thanks so much! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
that is so true miss dove very nice |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wonderful! And truth indeed. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Angel, Wow this is beautiful and so very true Well Done Girl What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Moonshine Member
since 1999-10-01
Posts 265Australia |
Great poem WhtDove! Well written and very true - well done! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yammean we're supposed to rush in and crash someone's picnic and ruin their good time just because we want what they have? Or gnaw on an innocent ankle just because it's in our path and cause great sores so everyone will know we're not to be messed with? LOL. Sorry, WhtDove... I hate ants! *G* But I like the poem! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wise wise words |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Gee, Dove, I study ants every day, and watch thme and follow them and then I make it possible for them to meet their maker. I can tell you for a fact, they are MUCH smarter than we are! Your poem is excellent and with a good, clear message. Thank you, dovey. To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I ditto all above.....wonderful message here WhtDove A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I just want to say that I thank each and everyone of you! Thanks so very much! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ants... 10 percent of the earths mass, or so I hear. I'm sure that when we humans all die out or have left this planet for anohter, it will be the ants that become the next great civilization to roam the earth. Great poem here WD... thanks for sharing. |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
White Dove,reading your poem was like taking a breath of fresh mountain air. But I don't want to digress into the subject of air or art pollution now. Just want you to know how glad I am whenever I see poetry like this on the internet. Format was O.K., meter well taken care of, rhyme a little spotty, one or two minor typos. You are a moderator and I am only a new member, so I'm presenting my critique with some trepidation, but certain of your understanding. Willem |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Andrew I know there are so many of those little buggers that I sure hope they don't take over. hehe...Thank you Andrew! Willem thank you so much! You need not quiver about critiquing my poetry. I actually am glad that you did! If you could kindly point out my typos, cause I'm not seeing them. I really appreciate your honesty!! Thanks Willem! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Wht. Dove, don't know where you find time to do all this, but you share a lot of insight. Did I teach you how to do that? |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
I agree Rebecca, well said, but of course, wouldn't expect anything less from you! ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Great poem, wise words...fantastic, WhtDove! btw...nice to see your lovely face! It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sandgrain, learn it from you? Well, maybe some of it I'm sure! Some from God too! hehe Thanks Mom!! Echo thank you sweetie! Caroline thank you, what a compliment, and the mug shot too? hahah...thanks <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I saw a special on ants once and the troubles they go through to achieve their goals....up to the points of sacrifice of the few for the sake of the many. Too much detail to go into right now (does that make me a sluggard?..LOL), but I tell you, You're right on the money with this one, Rebecca. Michael |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Tenacity...it's a good thing to have in life whether you're a person or an ant!  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL Michael. This title is actually a quote from Proverbs 6:6...that is where this poem came from. You sluggard...hehe j/k ya know. Thank you Michael! Devine your right one that one! Though I'm glad I'm not an ant...squash...Thank you!<*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
White Dove, I apologize profusely! There were no typos at all in your poem about the ants. I read through it again and couln't find any! Must have been looking at someone else's poem with my old eyes when I counted typos. Forgive me! Willem |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Willem thank you for coming back and telling me! I really appreciate that! No worries at all! Merry Christmas! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
WhiteDove - Great writing of factors that astonish us. Perfect example of sheer dedication to a task ...  ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
....Such resilient and tenacious little buggers they are.... Nice work, Rebecca... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Marge thanks! They do have dedication! Just like we should consider having. Nan that they are! Thanks much! |
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