Ant Faith

Ant Faith

Remember the ant and the grasshopper?
Hopper turning stagnance to sport?

The ant took command from respect,
silent pleasure in righteousness.

The ant knew that trust in the Law
would set his table right there,

right in the presence of enemies,
while enemies scoffed and made sport.

The ant knew that rest in green pastures
came after the staff and the Law, so

         the ant sought out the Shepherd,
         and walked down the path of his peace.

And when the ant grew tired
of the pestilent sport,

the Shepherd would restore his soul,
renew his reverence for reason.

The ant regarded righteousness so,
when a shadow fell over the hill,

the ant kept working, knowing
the cloud would eventually move on.

He waited for the sun, not in fear,
as the pest would have you believe,

         for the hopper’s playful chuckle
         only comforts a covered concern.

No,

the ant waited in love,
as the Shepherd would have you believe,

for love made the waiting relaxing,
even while working so hard.