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Stingless Bees

I think that I shall never see A quiltin' bee or spellin' bee A-skitterin' to and fro But 'tis better yet to know This species won't be stingin' me Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 5/2/2011 11:30:00 AM
this one brought a smile and very good piece you wrote.
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Date: 4/29/2011 3:12:00 PM
Ha-Ha! Well aren't you just the "bees' Knees" Robert? Something my grandfather used to say. Our whole family is allergic to bees, but grandpa always won spelling bees and grandma was into quilts. I love this poem and the lighthearted wayyou made me feel about something I dread. Thanks Robert! Best to you, Diane
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Date: 4/28/2011 6:22:00 PM
Now these are the kind of bees I won't run from Bob... the ones here must eat miracle grow plant food they are so enormous luv.. a nice little write to entertain and make us happy luv..,
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Date: 4/28/2011 4:17:00 PM
I've seen my share of spelling bees, but when I see the stinging bees, I run! This is very funny, Bob. Enjoyed very much! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/28/2011 3:05:00 PM
A stingless bee? How can that be? Excellent limerick, ole chap! You are super dooper creative and leave vivid images in the reader's eye! Gwendolen
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Date: 4/28/2011 7:56:00 AM
Very clever piece, Bob. Enjoyed. Excellent. Ralphie
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Date: 4/27/2011 4:51:00 PM
Hey, I've come up with some bizzare but cool stuff when I'm suffering insomina too. Night owls are most creative then too.
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Date: 4/27/2011 3:04:00 PM
hahaha. VERY GOOD. where are those dang spelling bees when I need them??
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Date: 4/27/2011 3:04:00 PM
gotta fave it. One of the cleverest limericks I have seen lately
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Date: 4/27/2011 3:02:00 PM
A well-crafted hybrid! The spelling anomaly works very well.
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