The Ant Farmer
William called himself an antfarmer. Not a farmer who is an
ant but a man who farms ants.
No on thought him much full with
wits, though he knew himself full with
wisdom planting-wise. One thumb-
deep into the earth, two to four ants,
to be sure, cover, and water
daily with sugary nectar. Then the
hill swells tall feet high, a sure
sign that the hollow roots are
setting well far-deep. Spring
and the fields of shining hard fruit
hanging from trees capable of
bearing three time their weight
march next. A generous harvest
sold to the Ant-Eater family down
the lane,who were really the
Aardvark family who ate only ants,
which William grew best, they
always said.
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