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A girl named Karlie awoke one day,
eager to get up and start to play.
But when she arose and began to dress,
She felt a sting and started to stress.

"Nanny, oh Nanny, open the door,
there's ants in the house all over the floor!
There's one in my sock, biting my toe,
I can't get him off, he won't let go!"

Nanny hollered to her dear old spouse,
"We need some help, there's ants in the house!"

Poppy appeared with a can of spray,
prepared for action without delay.

"What're you doing?" the little girl cried.
"And what's that stuff you're trying to hide?"

"We can't have all these ants around here,
must get them out of the house, my dear."

I'm begging you Poppy don't spray them yet,
Let me run, get my butterfly net.
I'll catch each one and keep it for me,
Put them in a jar for people to see."

"If you keep a jar full of ants
they'll find a way out and get in your pants."

"You're teasing so I'll laugh and not cry,
I just don't want them ants to die.
They didn't mean to come in, you know,
really didn't hurt when it bit my toe.
Please, oh please, can't you just let them go?"

"I'm sorry honey, her Poppy said,
Now stop your cryin' or go back to bed."

Nanny consoled her, hugging her tight,
while Poppy made haste, to clear them from sight.

When it was over, all said and done,
The ants were gone, yes every last one.

Karlie decided that very day,
next time she'd save them, she'd find a way.

If she ever again finds ants in the house,
She won't tell. She'll be quiet as a mouse.

Learn more about this author, Judy Furniss.
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