For the Queen

In the hive, she is so well attended -
thousands of workers, all pleased to toil,
hundreds of soldiers keep her defended,
all for her, and her palace of soil.

But when it comes time, my queen, I'm afraid,
it will be just me bound purely to you.
No castle with servants, no knights to bade - 
and I'm hardly a king; I must speak true.

I do not drink ambrosial nectar,
yet, somehow, with God's grace, I shall become:
worker, warrior, provider, protector,
merely a man, yet an army of one.

I must do it all, such pleasure to strive,
for love of my queen and fate of our hive!

24 March 2023

A SIMPLE POETRY CONTEST Poetry Contest sponsored by John lawless

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 3/31/2023 11:34:00 AM
This is such a wonderful metaphoric write with all the overtones of a heroic poem. Congratulations on your win. Blessings of grace and peace to you poetry warrior!
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/31/2023 7:39:00 PM
Thank you! Congrats on your win as well.
Date: 3/30/2023 5:20:00 PM
How delightful! Destined to win with such sit. Congratulations on your win! :)
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/30/2023 5:33:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 3/30/2023 12:57:00 PM
"If the Queen ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" a spectacular Sonnet "live from the hive"...thanks for entering the contest
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/30/2023 5:32:00 PM
lol - thanks for hosting!
Date: 3/24/2023 7:26:00 PM
Well written and humorous.JI. John should like this one. Good luck!
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/25/2023 10:20:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 3/24/2023 1:27:00 PM
An army of one can defeat many if he has Divine help. I wish you well with this fine entry, Flo. Great analogy
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/24/2023 5:59:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 3/24/2023 11:40:00 AM
Great entry! To the Queen Be! :) Cheers!
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J. I. Thomas F.
Date: 3/24/2023 12:57:00 PM
Thanks!
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