Ants

sorenbarrett

Ants, ants watch them prance across the lawn and over the plants
They walk in lines, climb the vines and dig deep maze like mines
Some harvest the grain, make land their terrain and with a bite cause pain
Others build homes in my yard and without regard all my work retard

An army surrounds their mounds, where their society abounds
Outside their door they wage war on those not part of their corps
When involved in a fight, might makes right 
Without a pause they enforce their laws with gaping jaws 

They have a queen, an egg laying machine, hiding underground unseen
Mushrooms farm, have guards for alarm, and aphids charm
These they ranch, heard on a branch, latter take their milk by tranche
They'll eat anything it's true, have a sweet tooth too, aren't they like me and you

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  • Doggerel Dave

    Very true, Soren: Organisation, exploitation, military might.
    Text book ant study there.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Dave was just looking for another topic when an ant came crawling along. Appreciate your reads and comments my friend.

    • orchidee

      Good write SB.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Orchi Appreciated

      • Thomas W Case

        You paint this scene well.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Thomas I appreciate it

        • Thad Wilk

          Awesome poem!! 💯
          We have ( Fire Ants )
          here In Texas,
          One burning 🔥 bite you'll be
          a scratching for a week! 😔
          Don't wanna step on their nest!
          Best regards peace ✌️ Thad

          • sorenbarrett

            Have stood in their nest before, got them in my cloths, socks and shoes know what you mean

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks for the read and comment Thad

            • Goldfinch60

              Fine words soren, ants are amazing creatures but they are also an awful nuisance.

              Andy

              • sorenbarrett

                We might say that about people as well.Thanks for the read Andy

              • Neville



                incredible creatures just not amongst my favourite species but you make excellent points ant I agree with them entirely .. Neville

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Neville for the read and understanding of the poem. They may steal my food but at least they mind their business



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