when we set out on our hike
to see what spring animals
were out there
we thought maybe
we’d see a bear
awakening from a long winter’s nap
though we most likely
scared any creature
who happened to be in our oncoming path
or most anywhere in the vicinity
with our marching and laughing and yelling and jumping
and then
we looked closer
and at last
found an animal
passed over by many
who was not afraid of us
just waiting to to be discovered
a single ant.
—
“life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece.”
-nadia boulanger
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
The mighty ant!
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yes, fearless!
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Bears were always so elusive on those
school walks…….somethings stay the same! :))
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they do seem to be very shy –
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All the other creatures had cried uncle, apparently, Beth. Thanks to the ant for caring for the pre-minders!
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Pre-kinders. Dang auto-correct.
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they are minding the ant, so that works too )
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yes, here’s to the ant!
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so adorable! I can just imagine the excitement of finally finding something – the tiny little ant! 🙂
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It was a huge moment )
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What a delightful story! I hope the ant appreciated your attention!
Thanks for dropping by my place — I love your blog and will be back. I too am an eternal optimist and I’m really good at keeping my fingers crossed — and believing it makes a difference! 🙂
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Thanks so much, great to find a kindred spirit, Louise)
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I must have had a psychic connection with your kinders yesterday. I saw a lone ant, all by itself, and actually thought, “The first ant of spring.” Go figure!
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Simpatico –
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Great message and post, Beth.
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Thank you, jet –
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I can’t understand why you didn’t see more animals with a horde of wiggly kids in your wake:) I might have run, too:)
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It’s a survival instinct)
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There is much wisdom in observing a single ant. One can learn much about nature, and if one observes closely enough one can learn more about themselves.
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This is so very true, Russ
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Ants aren’t scared of anything!
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you are so right! and clearly, bears are scaredy cats.
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It’s telling…and a little scary, how the ant has no fear.
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Yes, to both –
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The eyes of children see the magic that adults have forgotten. Beautiful post, Beth. Made me smile as you so frequently do. Have a great day 🙂
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they really do, and thank you so much, ryan –
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I love your description of the kinders, Beth! As boisterous as hockey players! 🙂 The ant probably left a little trail where the other ants can arrive when they feel safer. Very cool parade/hike!!🎉👧👦
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thanks, robin. they are an exciting group and you may be very right about the trail )
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Smiling )
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This is so adorable! Appreciate the small things, always. Such a nice message
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exactly, thank you –
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Think of the joy that ant felt at being discovered.
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or – sheer terror?
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Hahahahaha, or that….
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Thank goodness for that ant!
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yes!
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