Behold !

haiku

the fire-ants showed the 

Master's of Earth, what it means

 - help one another

Reviews

[Jimmy Yetts]

We never know who or what will be our teachers.
Accepting sound teaching, however, is a mindset human beings should, obviously, more readily adopt--thereby, continually enhancing their lives.
Topical, insightful and empathetic, Sir Tony of the House of Jordan.

[Tony Jordan]

It's interesting that as kids we love to read filled with wisdom in stories involving animals but can forget the lessons so easily in instances when they are directly applicable later on.
Your visits are deeply appreciated JImmy.

[pia]

ants are an example set for humans of today. how unity helps you grow. fight for, and protect each other. The world needs this. Really good food for thought and a realization. its impressive how you drew an analogy between the two

[Tony Jordan]

I think the phrase 'the meek shall inherit the Earth' was telling us that Mother Nature might like a break from it's pinnacle performer - ants might make the ideal replacement top-tier tenant!!
Thank you Pia.

[pia]

i guess 'Mother Nature always wins'
you can defeat her
might as well work together to sustain her

[Tony Jordan]

So very well said Pia. The apathy has risen to an extent that many that would like her to reclaim her planet now...whatever the cost to humankind...before we ruin it forever.

[Gee]

Not me my ol' flower, chop down a tree and spit roast a suckling pig, hmmmmmmmmmm, deeeelishus.
read moreNot me my ol' flower, chop down a tree and spit roast a suckling pig, hmmmmmmmmmm, deeeelishus.

[Tony Jordan]

Yeah, yeah Gee - it's always out with the big chopper with you innit - no wonder you got that big splinter ;)
Save us a few rashers though, that sounds idyllic - I'll have a word with Mother Nature to postpone the apocalypse.

How's you my son? ;pp

[Gee]

Hi matey, me and my large (XXXL) left hanging chopper are in fine fettle thank you. How are you

[Tony Jordan]

That must interfere with work lmao - hey I'm a lefty too... lol
I'm grand thanks kind Sir! All the better for seeing you around here again

[Gee]

I'm like a flitty butterfly, flitting in and out in my own inimitable flirty way. Posting shite and nonsensical reviews. Nothing new there then

[Gee]

Bollox, flirty is flitty

[pia]

"Gee"zuz what even xD AHAHAH

[Gee]

Hi Pia, fancy flitting with me and Tone

[Tony Jordan]

lol - never change Gee !!

[pia]

Flitting like a fancy butterfly ? Cuz ya sure y not

[Tony Jordan]

'cept those jockeys - you could change them !!
:s

[Tony Jordan]

Pia - do you have a butterfly net for Mr Flitty ?
;p

[pia]

A very big one.
He/she/they (Totally not assuming genders) might just get stuck in it for ever

[Tony Jordan]

He's soooo gender neutral - might need a big one though if you refer back to 'claim' in his original 'comment' hahaa

[Gee]

You'll never catch me, never I tell ya. For 15 years the head garden at Kews famous botanical dome tried, 15 years and he never came close. I had the most varied tropical diet and flatulence a herd of over grazed friesian cattle would have been proud of...

[pia]

I am seriously having this conversation with a frozen onion and a dude named "gee"
Crying xD

[pia]

For some weird reason I read "gee's" comment in a Scottish accent lol

[Gee]

Aye lassie, I'm a wee Scottish butterfly with a blue and white face and penchant for baring me arse.......FREEEEEEEEEEEDOMMMMMMMM

[pia]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA what kind of a being are you??

[Gee]

A rather silly one m'dear, but harmless...

[Tony Jordan]

He's being flitty and flirty is what he's being - ooh good intuition with the Scottish accent though Pia.

[pia]

*screams in Scottish*
Oh my

[Tony Jordan]

I got the scene from 'Only Fools...' about the priceless butterfly in my head now...lol

read moreI got the scene from 'Only Fools...' about the priceless butterfly in my head now...lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epBu-WmIq9Q

[Tony Jordan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epBu-WmIq9Q

[Gee]

No income tax no VAT....awight Del.....Rodders you Plonker....brillyant.....and it was.

[pia]

AHAHAHAHAH that was hilarious
English humour is great
But in this case am I Rodney ?

[Tony Jordan]

Haha - David Jason just published a book about the craic he had making the show. I know what Santa's getting for me for Xmas!!

[pia]

Santas getting me more deadlines, assignments and quizzes :/

[Gee]

Right, less of this messing. I'm off to chew on my wife's cauliflower ear. She used to be a prop for the Lesbos rug munching first fifteen and a gifted amateur pugilist. So I'll bid ye both good evening....byeeeeeeee

[pia]

Still no idea what he says
But I shall bid thee farewell too

[Gee]

I thought Santa, the tooth fairy and Easter bunny had been arrested as part of operation yew tree....could be wrong though.

[Tony Jordan]

Pia - Rodney???- lol - you might be
I think Gee's Del Boy
Makes me the grandad - ah well - he was a kind old sod so that's fine...lol

[Tony Jordan]

Yew Tree ? ooops
Just you keep your XXXL chopper out of the fireplace - let the dude do his work.

[pia]

Are you a grand dad though ? Embrace the inner grand dad

[Tony Jordan]

Lol - not a grand-dad or a dad even but I dance like one - at weddings! lol

[pia]

Onions can be what ever they want though.
OMG I only attempt weddings for the food
Nothing else.

[Tony Jordan]

Irish wedding = alcohol
Alcohol = Irish men doing their 'dad' dancing
...as it has always been ...lol

You must invite me to yours - I'll show you ! lol

[pia]

If you ever decide to go on a suicide mission and visit Pakistan then youll be defs invited
Pakistani weddings : men drunk dancing to Bollywood songs
Women pretending to drunk dance to Bollywood songs

[Tony Jordan]

Haha - well Pia, it sounds too good to miss.

[Fanicia E.]

Such a simple message, but so often forgotten. Thank you for the reminder, Tony Jordan.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank YOU Fanicia. I appreciate your comments.

[Fanicia E.]

Anytime :)

[MoonChild]

Good, I like this. Good job at making a bold point so simply

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you DDee. I appreciate your review of this one.
:)

[MoonChild]

Your very welcome :)

[Alisa Js]

Hi Tony,

I am always amazed at how nature teaches us so many life enhancing lessons, if we are only willing to receive..

This one you penned is a fine example ....

Sending you smiles across the miles...

Alisa ;-)

[Tony Jordan]

"...willing to receive..." - I like that - I like that very much.
Thank you Alisa. Thank you for the smiles !
:))

[Alisa Js]

You are very welcome, my poetic friend from across land and sea.


😀😀😀


Sending you thoughts of happiness 😀

[Phill Oz O'fee]

An imaginative interpretation of collective love and fellowship - kudos ... :-)

[Tony Jordan]

Fellowship - soemthing your stories are not short of Phill. Thank you very much for reviewing this one.
:)

[Great Aunt Astri]

Wise words. It makes one wonder how those little creatures know what to do. Lovely haiku.

[Tony Jordan]

I have always wondered about those abilities Astri. It certainly is a topic for debate.
Thank you my friend.
:)

[lightsong]

I don't know if we humans will ever learn from animals, from nature, from all the wondrous that surround us... great and amazing piece my friend.

[Tony Jordan]

I guess some are aware and others choose to not be. Thank you for reviewing this one Light.
:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, seriously, I think we humans have more to learn from the little creatures than we do... So on point given the situation nowadays, Tony!

[Tony Jordan]

They have been around for millions of years prior to our appearance - they must know something we dont!! lol
Thank you Yumna - I appreciate your reviews enooooormously.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

:p of course! You're welcome, ٹونی 😉😊

[Tony Jordan]

Hah - that's cool !!!
thank you ڈاکٹر کریم
(hugs)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

ڈاکٹر' کریم' sounds so oldish lol *hugs back, old fella

[Tony Jordan]

Haha - you afraid of growing up Yumna - well then perhaps you can be called نوجوان ڈر. زلف

[Tony Jordan]

damn ....was supposed to say 'young dr. olaf'

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Your Senryu is so relevant and perfect. Everyday Heroes putting themselves on the line to rescue people and animals- shining examples to the sorry Masters of Earth, just there for another photo-op.

[Tony Jordan]

Sleeping in a warm dry bed has that effect on the 'suits' I guess Annette - they dont want to get their feet wet.
Thank you my friend.