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Just an ant
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one of the poems from my memoir, "Show and Tell"


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There’s a tiny speck in the world
That tiny speck is me
One in seven billion
Taking up my bit of space

One ant on the world’s anthill
I’ll make it matter to take up this space
I will do more than just exist,
More than just consume and waste

My little corner of the anthill
Will be better when I’m gone








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 Reviews of "Just an ant"
Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on December 3, 2006
Very good write.

Chrissy

Reviewed on November 30, 2006

A stimulating reading -- "Just an ant" sings its presence and belittles its greatness... An ontological reflective moment mixed with teleological conclusion.

I hope that the author will never feel that way.


In admiration,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on November 29, 2006
E x c e l l e n t

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 24, 2006
Succinct and powerfully thought-inciting, Karen. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2006
Insightful write..
We need you in your corner
for sure.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
enjoyed the will and desire here
don't see it in these days and time much

thanks this is a wonderful share

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on November 19, 2006
My little corner of the anthill
Will be better when I’m gone


..indeed words of an elightened soul..
I'm so glad you are here..YAY!

Vesna.)

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 19, 2006
A strong desire to make a difference, no matter who we are, what we look like, or where we are placed on the planet. Nicely stated.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on November 19, 2006
Very cleverly stated my friend. In my first grade class I often use the ant for an example of how we all have to do our part, how if we work together the job is much easier. I have a story that I read to them about two ants trying to do the job of an entire colony...well you probably can guess the rest of the story. Anyway, your poem is sweet, simple, but as Felix stated it sends a strong message my friend. I enjoyed it very much.
Blessings from Kentucky,
Happy Holidays,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 18, 2006
Smartly stated and such a strong but simple message to justify our life existance. Well done Karen.

Fee


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