Upon the Pismire

Must we unto the pismire go to school,
To learn of her in summer to provide

Must we unto the pismire go to school,
To learn of her in summer to provide
For winter next ensuing. Man’s a fool,
Or silly ants would not be made his guide.

But, sluggard, is it not a shame for thee
To be outdone by pismires? Pr’ythee hear:
Their works, too, will thy condemnation be
When at the judgment-seat thou shalt appear.

But since thy God doth bid thee to her go,
Obey, her ways consider, and be wise;
The piss-ant tell thee will what thou must do,
And set the way to life before thine eyes.

John Bunyan