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Ants

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ants

So sick of ants crawling on my laptop
Yet not willing to investigate them—
Their source, their plans, their desires—whatever—
That’s the thing about ants and the thing about me—
I kill them one at a time—that’s our deal—
And they pause to pray between martyrdoms

Theric Jepson has lived in small towns and big cities, and has witnessed raw nature in both, making him a firm believer in speaking with the crows. His writings at the intersection of environment and religion have been published in Wilderness Interface ZonePsaltery & LyreCalifragile, and are forthcoming in Blossom as the Cliffrose (Torrey House Press, 2021). For more, follow Theric on Twitter @thmazing.

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