The Transformation into a Woman

This poem was inspired by the old African folktale of the Children of the Anthill.
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A little bitty baby
Born in an anthill
Pops its head up
Where is her mother?

A little bitty baby
Born into a fantasy
A land of ogres
Where is her savior?

A little bitty baby
Continues to grow up
Kidnapped by ogres
Will she be dinner?

A little bitty baby
Now beautiful
Now an ogre's wife
Will she find herself?

A little bitty baby
Slays the ogres
Escapes to her anthill
Transformation complete.