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The Power of Ants

Strength is evident and power prevails in unity For even smallest ants cast long shadows... .......marching as one No me No I Just we One purpose An example for us all How our shadows should fall Together.....long Where strength is evident and power prevails in unity Donna Jones 12-4-2015 Smallest Ants Cast Long Shadows

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Richard Tabi

Date: 7/22/2018 3:54:00 PM

Very nice pieces, indeed unity is power

Michael Ainsley

Date: 9/7/2016 9:18:00 PM

Indeed its true and good form to understand all things have a place.

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/16/2016 9:18:00 AM

Beautiful poem my lovely friend,bl

The Situation

Date: 2/13/2016 4:52:00 AM

I stood outside of work thinking about this one. and how true it is. The ray of light is as small to the ant as it is to us. But you also capture the internal workings of the mound. knowing that behind it all is that being we call a queen. Yet we know not if it is she who gives the orders. Your poem gave me new questions. And if it is the duty of poetry to do so then it is a queen in itself.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/15/2016 4:37:00 AM

Wanted to thank you for this very kind comment...am awake here my time at 4:30 am and actually had some time to myself...your kindness means a lot. I like what you said about poetry being a queen...don't know what I would do if I couldn't write sometimes...she is who I talk to...

Judy Konos

Date: 12/30/2015 11:16:00 PM

very nicely done.......I enjoyed...thanks

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/30/2015 10:24:00 PM

Hi Donna, just so you know, Ants are a bad omen to me. Love the write... Again, happy new years. LINDA

Jack Horne

Date: 5/10/2015 5:18:00 PM

yes - such a thoughtful write here, my friend

Robert Johnson

Date: 3/13/2015 9:17:00 AM

Those lone ants don't have a chance. Their efforts are for naught. So when they dance and lose their pants there's no one to keep them taut. :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/7/2015 4:17:00 PM

donns... where have you been?.. thanks for your feedback!... anything new?,, huggs

Bl Devnath

Date: 3/7/2015 10:35:00 AM

This thing is known to many but you have expressed so artistically that the lesson is beautifully clear to understand better. Regarding shadow you have matched a great philosophy here. Again, congrats on your win, my lovely friend. Loved always,bl

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/7/2015 8:35:00 AM

Hi Donna, I hope this greeting finds you well.

Laura Leiser

Date: 2/19/2015 4:40:00 PM

Great work on your "ants" poem, Donna! Congrats on your win! :)

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 2/19/2015 5:01:00 AM

Most definitely the power of unity, terrific message. Thanks for entering my little contest.

Skat A

Date: 2/16/2015 12:59:00 AM

Donna, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win*** Love **SKAT

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/15/2015 4:47:00 PM

Congrats..Sara

Jan Allison

Date: 2/15/2015 10:37:00 AM

beautifully penned Donna - congrats:-) hugs jan x

Vincent Flannery

Date: 2/7/2015 7:20:00 AM

That was so well said Donna. A great write for us all to realize. Nature has so many lessons to teach, but only the wise can see. Great piece that should hang on many walls as an inspirational reminder of who we are.

Vera Duggan

Date: 1/26/2015 12:52:00 AM

Like Nette there is a lot of strength in ants when they are in groups,in fact they can be so interesting to watch but when they come indoors and feed off my cats food I get quite annoyed, very good write my dear, take care..............Vera............

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/25/2015 11:39:00 AM

donns!... I agree with you that the strength comes for the unity of a group.. what a powerful, enriching write... how are you?... huggs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/21/2015 7:58:00 AM

Good morning Donna.

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/18/2015 8:54:00 AM

This is a short bouncy poignant poem with a easy read flow that enlists further investigation. Not bad! Emile.

Samantha Farley

Date: 1/14/2015 8:04:00 AM

Nice. I like it.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/13/2015 3:09:00 PM

love your message here Donna,,,

Ralph Sergi

Date: 1/10/2015 9:14:00 AM

Hi Donna: A great poem of significance. We should all cast long shadows of camaraderie to all parts of the world.

Vincent Flannery

Date: 1/9/2015 2:32:00 PM

Very nice write about those amazingly incredible ants. And so appropriately named. Great points made also Donna, especially in purpose. Take care and have a great weekend!