An Ant Way-Lost From Line Comments
Watching disciplined ants sans rank,
Marching in with a single flank,
Drums beat, nor is there marching tune,
Single minded, spring be or June,
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Fabulous analogy between an ant and an extremist! Though this work is devoid of rhymes and rhythms as often found in your other works, it has presented a fascinating tale in free style...beautifully penned sir! A very commendable write....10
I like your style of analysis, after all you are a professor. And thanks for liking the work, Dr Swain.
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7/27/2025 9:12:16 AM # 1.0.0
This is indeed a lovely poem! I too have watched the ants procession with the same sense of interest and wonder and have written poems. Without any bugle call or oral instructions, they march as a single file in unbroken continuity to forage food...! But occasionally there may be some stragglers who break away from the line and wander. They may have some agenda....! Your comparison of them with the extremists has a rare novelty and sounds quite apt!
Yes, ants always fascinate you. I too have written a few poems on ants and they must be on PH, but can't readily recall. Thank you for liking the work.