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?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 14, 2010 at 3:31 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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