Queen Bee

You may think it's cushy sat here on my throne
But life at the top bears a price of its own.
For though I get fed with delectable jelly
Just look what it's done to my poor royal belly!
My once waspish waist was the talk of the hive
Yet now I'm too fat for the jitterbug jive!
And gone are the pleasures of starry-eyed dating;
My days are now tied up with multiple mating!
Feel sorry for hens popping two eggs a day?
Well this dame has more than one thousand to lay.
And last but not least in this long fulmination,
They call me a queen but there's no coronation!
So should you still think that in life I regale
You might well receive a sharp sting from my tail!

03/09/18
Personification of an insect contest
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

Bee Creative Poetry Contest
Sponsor -Matt Caliri

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Date: 1/24/2022 8:27:00 AM
I love this, Wendy. Soooo Good!!! Congratulations on your win....Hugs Charlie
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Date: 1/20/2022 7:43:00 PM
Wendy, this poem is so delightful! I love it! I am honored to share first place with you. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 1/20/2022 6:48:00 PM
Awesome write, Wendy. Congratulation Queen Bee :)
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Date: 1/20/2022 11:09:00 AM
A smashing tale, Wendy and a worthy win. Terry
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Date: 1/20/2022 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Queen bee" is a fun/cute write. Yes, watch out for that sharp sting in her tail. Have a blessed day writing away.................
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Date: 1/20/2022 7:19:00 AM
Great cadence with humour wendy. Congratulations. Cheers -Gary
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Date: 1/20/2022 7:04:00 AM
Loved every word and line! What a great win! M.
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Date: 2/5/2020 1:11:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your win _Constance
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/5/2020 1:13:00 PM
Thank you, Constance - one of my quirkier efforts!
Date: 10/6/2019 5:45:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your Podium Place in Brian's FFI Blog Series with this great Personification !
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Date: 10/6/2019 12:46:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this fun poem, Wendy. Congrats on your win in Brian's PPI Blog Series. It seems like you and Constance are dominating these blog challenges! All the best. John
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Wendy Watson
Date: 10/6/2019 1:00:00 PM
Thank you,John. Yours was great! I remember reading it first time around. Constance should receive a standing ovation as she has written new poems for most of the challenges. I wish more people were engaged in these though,John.
Date: 6/20/2019 10:26:00 PM
This is such an enchanting and enjoyable personification, Wendy. Beautifully done. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/20/2019 3:32:00 AM
So well written.. Enjoyable read. Congratulations
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Date: 2/17/2019 8:47:00 AM
Congratulations for your win :)
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Date: 2/17/2019 8:14:00 AM
Bravo, Wendy. Witty and delightful. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 10/27/2018 11:44:00 AM
Back with more congrats, Wendy.
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Date: 10/4/2018 7:58:00 PM
Very nice! Good job
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Date: 9/28/2018 8:36:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this witty number, Wendy.
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Date: 9/9/2018 5:29:00 AM
Love this Wendy. So witty and a joy to read. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 9/4/2018 11:48:00 AM
Congrats Wendy, much enjoyed :)
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Date: 9/4/2018 11:27:00 AM
This is a great poem, fun and clever, congratulations on your win in the contest!
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Date: 9/3/2018 1:19:00 PM
Bee happy! You wrote a winner! Aloha! Rico
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/3/2018 1:22:00 PM
Thank you for the honeyed remark, Rico!
Date: 9/3/2018 8:19:00 AM
I smell a winner. This is fantastic!!! My best to you! xomo :)
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 9/4/2018 8:42:00 AM
Thank you!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/3/2018 10:47:00 AM
That's very kind of you, Maureen. I thought your entry was so original and atmospheric!
Date: 9/3/2018 7:22:00 AM
I enjoyed this take on queen bees. Good luck in the contest!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/3/2018 10:48:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Jesse. Glad you got a buzz out of it!
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