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Oh! How I dreaded for the bee to come But he came this summer with all his kin He has invaded the peas, beans, and corn They have turned the garden into their den I have not seen the Purple Martin yet Coming to swoop and dive at early eve Surely we have enough bugs to feed him And his family this I do perceive Why has he stayed away_not come today Did he loose way coming from winter's stay Or is the housing here too old, too small To accomodate growing family Maybe too humid for him since trees Have been removed__trees that carried breeze Lifting him high on air currents to swoop Early in the morn and early dusk's eve (Needs work..Yet; Came to me after reading Emily Dickinson)

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Date: 7/13/2010 7:03:00 PM
Very nicely penned, Sara. Dickinson is a great source of inspiration and I see a bit of her memorable style in your poem. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/13/2010 2:34:00 PM
Thanks for the comments on my Haiku, Sara. Always appreciated. JA
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Date: 7/12/2010 12:48:00 PM
Emily is inspiring Sara as your lovely words are to me today.. we have not seen any bees here.very unusual for this time of year ..and not many birds like before.. and trees have been removed from lightening storms of the past so guess God's creatures have relocated.. with luv..hope u are feeling well today..
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Date: 7/12/2010 12:01:00 PM
Enjoyed this write today. Please check out my latest criminals part 3 when you have time.. ofcourse the story isn't true. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/12/2010 10:18:00 AM
Those martin's almost flew in the door, two were chasing each other.
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Date: 7/12/2010 10:15:00 AM
enjoyed...I just made a wonderful meal...Peach, tender green beans out of my garden, baby squash, lemon, carrot and lobster sauteed with spices...oh yummy!! I saw the martin...I think it looks like the chimney sweep right?
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Date: 7/12/2010 8:57:00 AM
Nicely written, Sara! Enjoyed reading it today! Thank you for taking your time to read my poetry and for your kind comments!..Have a great week...Gert
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Date: 7/12/2010 6:48:00 AM
Great work Sara.. My summer bees (visiting me) are here right now....two of my grandchildren spending the week. The house is buzzing!! :)
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Date: 7/12/2010 5:07:00 AM
well done Sara, enjoyed your poem,,check on it later to see how it turns out,..p.d.
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