Flower Power

I watch the bee
Sucking nectar
From the flower
And wish it 
Could suck bad
Memories from 
My brain.

There again-
If that bee
Did its work
On me, what 
Am I to gain?

Flower power
Comes alive
With nectar in
The head.
Like the bee
I’ll suck it
Up; digest it
All instead!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
A melancholy delight, if that is possible? (smile). Great ending too!
Beesley Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 10:32 AM
nice thoughts
Dietrich Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 11:38 PM
this is sure interesting, DAvid. I almost thought it was for that Birds and Bees contest until I saw no mention of birds. haha. so what CArmen were you referring to? I only have heard of one in a musical or something! LUv, Andrea
Knop Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 9:44 AM
This great piece brings back good old memories, David! All the best and have a great time! And thank you for your comments..Gert
Neels Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Awesome write, some things are difficult to forget, even more difficult to move on.. Bb Wilma
Sweetheart Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Very good piece ..very expressive lines David.. and put together nicely.. for the reader.. can feel the tingles and stingles in this one my friend.. with luv..
Culverhouse Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 6:09 PM
I wish I could forget any bad stuff and just think of the good...enjoyed this poem and the neat ideas!
Delacroix Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:45 PM
When the past is left behind, you make place for new memories.
A   Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Very clever David, enjoyed your flower power, and the bee ending up with its nectar,..p.d.
Devonshire Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Don't digest all the flower power at once, David. You'll "bee" sorry you did. Too much honey spoils the taste of good food (and clever brains). Just be yourself -- bright and interesting! So I managed to raise your interest with "bilateral symmetry," eh? People do notice that strategically placed mole, but this year I bought a one-piece leopard bathing suit so the staring has stopped. LOL Enjoyed your poem, dear friend. Maybe I should send you a photo of my mole :) Love, Carolyn
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