An ant knows well it's selfless job to do Without a thought to bear about renown He fails who thinks his role is absolute For glory, 'round the Queen, has draped her gown. A colony marches as one! as one! A worker's life for solely sacrifice, A soldier's fight the key to kingdom come, To bid the empire rise -- death the fair price. Behold the earthmover so small in size Who carries lessons forth of great import: Of strength in number, will, and civic pride, As progress built has no idyllic sort. From simply looking down what might one gain In matters both of trust and world sustain? ----- Orig. 17 Feb 2023 Laclede Lofts Last edited. 20 Feb 2023