Ant Hills





Every day the tedious rolling of sand grains rumbling down the tunnels of the colony. Half their size, the ants moved them slowly and persistently to the rim of the anthill. There was an ant that refused to follow the example of the others , carrying the sand grains further away from the edge. The constant crumbling of the anthill, initiated by any slight breeze filled the tunnels with an avalanche of sand grains. The laborious task of clearing the tunnels was started again. Meanwhile none of the sand grains that the rebellious ant carried out, plummeted into the tunnels. The sand grains were all scattered some distance from the entrance, in total harmony with the surroundings. Not like horrendous creations that stand tall for all to see, but like isolated witnesses of peace and harmony. Life continues every day, the man will bring you the contemptuous styles; the few harmony and peace.



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