Ann Peck Poet Couplet

Just Bee-Have

Well, darn--I wish bushes grew faster.
That might help me avoid a disaster.
What is a buzz-maestro supposed to do
when a Hummer takes nectar from you?

I've buzzed by all my usual haunts.
They're out of stock--what about MY wants?
When nectar comes in, price is sky-high.
(I think it's price gouging, between you and I.)

What can a bee drink and hold his head high?
Something else I'm now bein' forced to try.
Say--here's a glass prettied up like snow.
I'm calling Buzz and Sting--we'll give it a go.
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Now Buzz is dive-bombin' and then crashin'.
He's pretty funny but could get a thrashin'.
Sting's gone crazy, flies around upside down.
That witch's brew made them come unwound.

We're flying off before it becomes night.
Man, if they aren't a pitiful sight!
Guess I'd better start actin' all grown.
Maybe even talk that Hummer into a loan!

May 25, 2022
for Bee Creative Poetry Contest
by Matt Caliri

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Paula Goldsmith July 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed your "JUST BEE-HAVE" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................

Mystic Rose Rose July 17, 2022 at 6:44 PM I have enjoyed your creative and witty side of poetry dear Ann, Congratulations on your win, love and light, Vie Ann Peck September 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM Dear Vie, thank you so much for commenting! It was a very fun poem to write.

John Lawless July 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM What!!!! Even the bees are being affected by the "supply chain" issues. Nicely done Ann, I had a few good chuckles reading it. Ann Peck July 17, 2022 at 6:25 PM Thanks for commenting, John. It was a lot of fun to write. :)

Matt Caliri July 17, 2022 at 11:18 AM Congrats on placing 11th out of 55 in my contest! Very funny write, tightly written rhymes, and great flow! Ann Peck July 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM Thanks, Matt! It was a lot of fun.

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2022 at 9:48 AM this is VERY clever and fun-filled. I sure hope it gets a win Ann Peck May 27, 2022 at 4:04 PM Thank you, Andrea! It was so much fun to write, after a week of awfulness on TV.

Suzanne Clear May 27, 2022 at 8:53 AM Fun! Fun! Your imagination kept me buzzin'! thx for the smiles, Anne! Ann Peck May 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM Thanks, Suzanne! The bees in my yard are big, black bomber types that don't look very friendly.

Valsa George May 27, 2022 at 2:43 AM The title of the poem and its content are equally fascinating....! Much enjoyed, dear friend! Ann Peck May 27, 2022 at 3:58 PM I know, behave looks funny when it's written like I did. That was such a fun contest! Thanks for your kind comments, my friend :)

Sotto Poet May 25, 2022 at 11:27 AM Ann, I am happy to read your poem. For how much I like it, I have a feeling that it will be towards the highest. That is both perfect and inventive. Ann Peck May 26, 2022 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Lasaad for your kind comments.

L Milton Hankins May 25, 2022 at 9:53 AM So cute and so creative. No surprise, however, from Ann Peck! I loved it, and I suspect I'll see it at the top of Matt's list. Anyway, thoroughly enjoyable. Ann Peck May 25, 2022 at 12:24 PM Thank you so much, Milton! It was fun to write after straining my brain in Seeker's contest.