Ants

sorenbarrett

Tender leaves chewed away by ravaging hordes
flourishing growth cut as plunder taken
leaving naked only vines and chords
Monuments now relics, tumbled forsaken

Waves on legs a never ending tide
No prisoners taken by a pirate god
Stripped and raped the countryside  
Skeletal remains where they've trod

Shadows of all are black a mirror reflection
of their similarity to ours, a violent predilection
Their homes and cities they build
on cleared ground of those they've killed

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  • arqios

    Watching ant docos on nature channels have had me in awe of these creatures and put me off being anywhere near them but they literally surround us. Something underneath this poem says so much! 🙏🏻🕊

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks for the read Cryptic I am amazed at how much like them we are as a species.

      • arqios

        Yes we are , thankfully minus the bone crunching pincers and 40 times less the lifting strength. Imagine!

      • Teddy.15

        So very dark and a much deserved kudos from me. Yes we are all similar in the end. 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks as always my friend for the read and kind words of support it is much appreciated

        • Swarovski20

          Strong poem.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated and valued

            • Swarovski20

              I write what I feel

              • sorenbarrett

                And so should all true poets

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Ants are some of the most incredible creatures. A wonderful poem, my friend. Well done! 🌹

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you for your read my friend and for your comment it is deeply valued

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    You are welcome! Happy Sunday to you, Soren!

                  • Cassie58

                    Amazing creatures to watch. Hard working and they have incredible strength. They can move mountains by comparison to us. I reckon they could teach us a trick or two. Very well composed and enjoyed sorenbarrett.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Cassie I appreciate the read and comment

                    • Mutley Ravishes

                      I remember a certain author saying that ants are a fallen race.
                      Great write, Soren.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Mutley for the read and comment it means a great deal

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Ants are very clever insects soren, to see them walk in lines one behind the other is fascinating.

                        Andy

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Gold I appreciate your read of this poem and your comment is valued

                        • RSM0812

                          Ants compared to pirates. I love it.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                          • Tom Dylan

                            Nicely done, Soren. A fine write.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much Tom



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