All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Ant Hole
March 6, 2019
The ant likes to burrow itself into the tree
When least expected.
It goes after the tree that looks the strongest.
The only one
That doesn’t deserve it.
Ants burrow their cells
Into the deep hollows of the bark.
Eating and picking away at the
White oak, the red cells taking over.
Months later the ants have taken over the
Tree. Bark is breaking down, crumbling to
The grey floor. The leaves have fallen and
Broken apart making bald patches.
The ants never want to leave, but the
Tree is decaying too fast. They say their
Goodbyes and leave the dying tree in the
Hands of the white oak next door.
© Tim K., Marblehead, MA
Similar Articles
Previous Next
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.