A Small Gathering

I climbed down carefully to the floor, where a quiet trail of crumbs had caught my eye. A tiny ant was pausing beside a single speck of bread. Instead of disturbing it, I sat down gently on the soft rug a short distance away. Soon, another little wanderer arrived, touching antennae in what looked like a warm, silent greeting. I watched them work together in peace, content just to keep them company in the afternoon shade.