As an ant is powerless br Against a raised boot, br And only has an instant br To have a bright idea or two. br The black boot so polished, br He can see himself br Reflected in it, distorted, br Perhaps made larger br Into a huge monster ant br Shaking his arms and legs br Threateningly? br br The boot may be hesitating, br Demurring, having misgivings, br Gathering cobwebs, br Dew? br Yes, and apparently no.