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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!

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/18/2010 10:40:00 AM

A melancholy delight, if that is possible? (smile). Great ending too!

Anthony Beesley

Date: 8/14/2010 10:32:00 AM

nice thoughts

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/10/2010 11:38:00 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

Gert W. Knop

Date: 8/10/2010 9:44:00 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

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/10/2010 9:43:00 AM

Awesome write, some things are difficult to forget, even more difficult to move on.. Bb Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/9/2010 9:00:00 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..

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/9/2010 6:09:00 PM

I wish I could forget any bad stuff and just think of the good...enjoyed this poem and the neat ideas!

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 8/9/2010 5:45:00 PM

When the past is left behind, you make place for new memories.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/9/2010 5:24:00 PM

Very clever David, enjoyed your flower power, and the bee ending up with its nectar,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/9/2010 5:13:00 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