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A Bee Came Buzzing

A bee came buzzing too soon, too soon The season is not yet in its June The sap must rise to the breast of the moon And roots must lust for the earth in ruin I am planting in September rain When the ice winds come shall this remain Shall sow my love to earth in vain Shall the winter's cross bring me pain The bee does not hesitate, in faith It buzzes to find the flower, and wait Enshrine in dazzling dance, in spate With the autumn's fruitful date O but the barren glade is bare, is bare Except for concrete everywhere Shall bowers green brim again here And the bee brims with honey from my darling dear?

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Date: 9/14/2010 3:31:00 PM
The bee who finds the flower in autumn will have little time to enjoy its nectar. To me this seems like a statement on life -- finding love in our "fall" years while others find theirs in spring. But even if it lasts just a short time before winter sets in, finding love later in life is very special. A very thought-provoking write, David. Love, Carolyn
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