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.<br /><br />Charles Simic<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-supreme-moment/
