Ants

Follow a scent trail of what we're ordered until it becomes habit
Swallow rules without question, stomach what we're told
Life sacrificed for a greater number, individuals matter little
How similar is it, that people dance?

Reviews

[MrBlack202]

A very thought provoking poem.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and comment they are deeply appreciated and valued

[Arundass TP]

A strong poem. It points slavery of thought. Nicely written

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the review and kind words of support. They are highly valued and appreciated.

[Marie]

Habits are easily acquired. If you take a monkey across a road for five days, teaching him to look left and right for traffic, I have been told that on the sixth day he will be able to cross the road himself and look right and left for oncoming traffic. Because people follow the masses (and sometimes the m is silent) they become obedient and question nothing. The lives of individuals are of little importance regardless of the lives laid down for a greater number. I don't think anybody feels like dancing in the world we live in today, there isn't much to be joyful about for most people, but having good health tops the wishes on our Christmas Gift List, without it we have no live, we have nothing... Great write, dear poet. Thank you for sharing...

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read interpretation Marie. They are always valued and appreciated.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

that last word dance was ingenious. what comes to mind is the goose-step, something that is supposed to symbolize uniformity and power, but really, it looks a bit silly, doesn't it? these days as so-called democracies are marching towards a new age of totalitarianism and a repetition of history, one can not help but feel powerless as they look on in horror.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your supportive comment. It is deeply appreciated. Yes, Dan has many different forms and I would say that, depending upon the interpretation, any of them might apply.

[Jeyanthi]

Only music can do that...
I marched on school days...
Now marching behind my kids...
Ppl intend to do what they are really intented... we see at as 'no motive' but it was formed over the peroid of time "the motives"...

Your thoughts and poems: makes me reflect on how I see others...

[Soren]

You’re kind remark service is great inspiration and support. Thank you so much.