Smell the Roses

If wishing to smell the roses 
Don't let bees go up your noses
You’ll get buzzing on the brain 
Enough to drive you quite insane.

The poor bee in panic and fear 
Will try to escape right out your ear
Or major surgery will be required 
Which will make you very tired.

So avoid the trouble and strife 
And let a bee get on with its life 
Whenever wishing to smell the roses 
Don’t let bees go up your noses.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Hello Paul D. Andrews, so nice to meet you. Good advice for smelling the rose. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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May 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Hello paul, yes i will enjoythe roses but not the bees. Your friend, /Darlene/
Andrews Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
G'day, Darlene. Thanks for making a comment on my poem - I'm very glad you liked it. Enjoy the roses but bee careful! Cheers, Paul.
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