In Glory of the Birds and Bees

We have the Birds. . .
Living life to the fullest. Rising with the
dawn, eager and happy to seek out their
first juicy meal of the day, without delay.
For this meal gives them stamina to fly
and gather twigs to carefully construct
their nests . . . nests to welcome their
little fledglings in the splendor of spring.

Then we have the Bees. . .
Bees live in their own devout community,
ever busy and content to gather nectar
to be shared by their fellow roommates
without avarice or ego driven traits that 
plague the human spirit. We have much
to learn from the tiny bee, flying free.

The lesson we may learn from the birds
Is that contentment may be found in the
presence of Mother Nature as a divine gift
acknowledging a balance of gratefulness,
keeping within the bounds our eco system.

The lesson we may learn from the bees is
that each of us plays an important part in
insuring our growth in humanity by sharing
the fruits of our labor with each other in unity.


Sorry, Carol, I blew it and somehow missed your large
lettering of the word Acrostic. Not sure I will have time
to write another for your contest. --Connie
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 14, 2011 at 1:25 AM
A great poem here.Very creative.Enjoyed.
Brown Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 3:41 PM
I have a new contest and you have lots of time to enter. Bio or Narrative form. Check it out please. Love, Carol
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September 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM
connie, I see this one was at least featured, as well it should be!! Luv ya, Andrea
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August 28, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Have not forgotten u Connie... am in Mississippit visiting my son in hospital from his emergency surgery... soon as I get home around Sept. 14th will e mail u the particulars of my interest points..and thanking u in advance for your assistance..with luv.. happy weekend...
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August 26, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Hello Connie, again here to say congratulation for having your poem featured this week . It is an awesome poem,..p.d.
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August 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM
HI CONNIE, GONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR POEM BEING FEATURED THIS WEEK~SKAT~
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August 23, 2010 at 3:50 PM
congrads on being featured. john
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Connie. Love, Carol
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August 23, 2010 at 5:47 AM
congrats on the featured poem this week! well written!
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August 22, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Congrats Connie on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all.. have not read your soup mail as yet but will before night is over ... am officially now the new Mrs. "Sweetheart".. with luv..ciao..
Brown Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 4:26 AM
No Connie you didn't blow it because just look at this Outstanding poem you have because of it. I will have more contests. We all goof up once in a while. Me a little more since I am getting older (Bad excuse better then none) that's my story lol. The thought was there. Love, Carol
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August 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Hi Connie :) -- what a wonderful way to talk about the birds and the bees! We sure could learn a lot form them-- funny how they animals seem to be able to have a better grasp of life than we do? Wonderful thought provoking write & even if you missed out on the acrostic part, still glad that you were inspired to write such a wise poem for it :) Thank you btw for all your inspiring comments on my poems, Connie :) You are such a dear-- hugs to you-- nikko :)
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August 20, 2010 at 12:53 AM
excellent poem just love this, it seems only humans stuff up on the planet, the Birds and the Bees get along fine, so does every other creature except (again) man
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August 19, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Where do I start, shall I flatter you? Oh yes I shall. A writing with depth of talent and unique taste. You are what I call, hmm .. a genius, let me tell you this, and you know it, I speak no monkey business. You are an outstanding poet. Love, Sami.
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August 19, 2010 at 10:13 PM
well you wrote a beautiful and inspired poem any way. Thnak you for your kind comments on my poem. Love, Joyce
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August 19, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Despite the blunder, Connie, you got a MARVELOUS poem out of the inspiration from her contest. LUV IT, Andrea
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August 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Enjoyed this poetry this evening and definantly read from you. Have a great night.:)
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August 19, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Good write ....It would have been in the winners' circle for sure..Sara
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August 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM
We could learn a lot about social interaction from the birds and the bees, Connie. They seem to have found the way to live "life to the fullest." This is a beautiful poem, Connie. Maybe Carol will give you a pass on the acrostic form. With something this well done, I think I would. If not, however, you may be able to rewrite these thoughts in acrostic. It wouldn't be too hard. Love, Carolyn
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August 19, 2010 at 4:42 PM
A WoNDERFUL PoEM 2 READ, tAKE CARE & ENJOY YoUR SELF*luv~SKAT
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August 19, 2010 at 3:35 PM
No matter....contest or no contest....this lovely poem is a winner in my book of poems, Connie. Just beautiful !!!! :) I wouldn't change a thing!! (and, by the way....I have overlooked a contest rule, so many times myself...isn't it frustrating once discovered??!!)
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August 19, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Connie, a vell done entry , the best of luck in the contest,..p.d.
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