Only God Could Love a Bumblebee

I think that I shall never see
A lovely poem written in defense of the bumblebee!
The ponderous and not so glamorous humble bee -
Obviously dreamed up by a senatorial sub committee!

An old stump that in summer becomes its deadly lair,
It flits about chasing little kids, settling in their hair!
It brandishes its fearsome stinger- its well-known bane,
And when stabbed in the fanny causes a heap o' pain!

It bumbles about with gossamer wings so delicately thin,
And upon its loutish face, notice that fiendish grin!
Such silly poems as this are composed only by fools like me,
But 'tis for certain that only God could love a bumblebee!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved

With sincere apologies to one of my favorite poets, Joyce Kilmer,
for my parody of his beautiful poem "Trees"!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Duncan Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM
this is very nice write Bob, there are a lot of bees where I live. have a great day and week ;} glad you like Caturday, I think I finally learned how to write a haiku ;}
Brown Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Bob. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Just had to favorite this one Bob. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol
Foulk Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM
love your title and very true. enjoyed reading it. thank you for commenting on Brandon My Grandson
George   Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM
It should have been named the The son of a B. lol. Good one, Robert. Lainie
Taylor Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Awesome, Sarge. A real "stinger". Enjoyed. Ralphie
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM
wonderful parody, Robert! ME LIKES!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Excellent expressive write Bob and am sure Joyce Kilmer would be fine with this parody .. those bumblebees surely make me run for cover but God created them for a purpose and we enjoy them as all of us enjoy your wonderful words.. appreciate the luv for my Easter entry luv..
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