once pristine . magnificat . myth . 20

Through countless tunnels, Ant bored.  Weighed
down by Destiny’s yoke, evade
Wind could not his predestined course.
He paid heed to rumbling Sea’s hoarse

response to Wee Ant’s cheer.  Divorce
of heart from zeal was spark and source
of Fierce Wind’s cruel madness.  Controlled
by Feeare, Dowtt’s young from Reezun, cold

with distrust, Wind with relish, bowled
Ant down with stones.  Suddenly, rolled
into great funnels, Old Sea swallowed
Wind with a gulp, then towards shore, wallowed.