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The Bee in the Garden

My three-year-old son stood next to me as I watered our garden of flowers The zinnias nodded their blossoms As if grateful for garden hose showers A firework array, was that garden display Of pinks, yellows, orange, Purple, red When my son asked the cutest of Questions to me In the darlingest way ever said As he eyed that large bumbling bee That he found alarmingly too close to me Not quite in fear, as its buzzing drew near And it sampled of pollens so dear But at his first sight of that yellow bright fuzz And the loud droning volume of that giant bee's buzz He just needed to know all was right He asked "Mommy? Do humming bee's bite?"

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/29/2025 7:53:00 PM

This poem is as sweet as honey! So well put together to pour the honey out ... CayCay

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/29/2025 6:25:00 AM

Dearest BJ, Oh, my dear friend, the gentle wonder of childhood and the lushness of a garden in bloom. I felt the zinnias’ gratitude, the firework colors, and your son’s wide-eyed curiosity with a moment suspended between innocence and the wild of life. BJ you captured the sweetness of connection, the small joys that root us. Where even a bee’s buzz becomes a memory in blossom. Spring Blessings, My Dearest BJ, Daniel

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/29/2025 4:30:00 AM

lol that is a good one, a perfect example how children have no fear until we introduce them to it, love it , a fav for me,

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/29/2025 4:30:00 AM

I'd like to know what you said, :)

Michael Tor

Date: 5/25/2025 7:30:00 PM

This is lovely BJ sorry I was late to the party. Been away. Congratulations!!! Such a beautiful Poem so much enjoyed. Again Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/23/2025 12:51:00 PM

Good to see you achieved potd with this rich And relatable poem B J.'

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/23/2025 8:04:00 AM

A tender moment BJ, belated congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. I'm taking a break at the moment as I'm busy doing a slideshow for a forthcoming family reunion. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2025 6:08:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. Well deserved

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/21/2025 6:33:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! :) <3

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/19/2025 8:32:00 PM

Congratulations, BJ on POTD! Moments truly special, colorful blooms, and innocence. I am charmed. Enjoy~ Xhugs

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 9:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Anaya :) It is a sweet memory of a beautiful spring day and my son, I am glad you like it! Thank you for your visit and uplifting comment, hugs to you as well! :) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/19/2025 2:06:00 PM

Dear Bj, your words are a delight to embrace and they bring a smile to my face. :) Such a cute thing for your son to say, ' do humming bee's bite ? ' Ouch, oh yes they do. A belated congratulations to you on receiving Poem of the Day. My best to you, my sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 8:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Brandy, I am glad my memory brought you a smile as it has for me. Yes, that was so cute, "Do humming bees bite?" :D Well, their sting is worse than their bite, that is for certain! Your visit and comment today has made me smile, thank you so much :) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2025 11:02:00 AM

Back with Congrats!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 8:19:00 PM

:) <3 Thank you Kim! And thank you for sharing about your daughter's purple Oshkosh B' Gosh! Weren't they the cutest and longest lasting little outfits? I wonder if they still make them, I should look and purchase some for my son's little boy and new daughter, he will have blue, and she maybe pink or purple, how adorable :) <3

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/19/2025 8:52:00 AM

Dear BJ, Congrats on POTD as you beautifully capture that precious moment between mother and child so full of wonder. I love how the garden blooms with color and life, and how your son’s innocent question brings a gentle humor and warmth. It’s a perfect snapshot of love, curiosity, and the little surprises in everyday life. Spring Blessings, my Dear Friend, Daniel

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 8:14:00 PM

Thank you Daniel for your very uplifting comment and your visit along with your congratulation, I so appreciate! It is wonderful to have this sweet memory; it was so adorable. There are so many sweet memories, but this is truly a very treasured one, like a snapshot in my heart to treasure always :)

Mickey Grubb

Date: 5/18/2025 5:05:00 PM

I read this to my five-year-old grandson. He loved it; and, so did I. Congrats on your POTD, BJ.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:24:00 PM

Thank you so much Mickey, I am so honored and blessed by your comment on my poem, and really happy you and your five-year-old grandson loved it, that means so much to me and makes me smile even more than receiving this wonderful POTD! Thank you so much!

Tom Woody

Date: 5/18/2025 11:03:00 AM

Bzzzzz.... Nice POTD. Enjoy your day Beeeej

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:27:00 PM

:D Wow, I am really honored and excited about this POTD, my heart has wings and the whole house is buzzing with excitement as I opened my poetry soup site and saw this tonight, I am so blessed! Thank you so much Tom, I am truly enjoying my day, especially my night as this caps off a wonderful day :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/18/2025 10:39:00 AM

So very sweet! Congratulations for POTD :)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi, I am so blessed! :) <3

Lyric Man

Date: 5/18/2025 10:29:00 AM

I'm so excited for you.. Poem Of The Day is a wonderful accomplishment. This one is well written and super cute. You made this poet smile and I'm sure many others. What a craft to bring others joy. Thank you! Check me out when you get a chance and maybe we can do a collaboration some time. I also love to write echoes to love poems if you do those.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, I am truly blessed and honored by this POTD! My son is so precious to us till this day, and this makes me so happy that the wonderful day of so very long ago is highlighted by this honor. I am not too good with collaborations, but I will look at your poems. I love writing love poems about my husband, and written many after our long marriage, he is definitely one of my favorite subjects :) Thank you so much for you comment and congratulations!

Paige Hind

Date: 5/18/2025 8:59:00 AM

Congrats on POTD! I thought this poem was so cute.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:38:00 PM

Thank you so very much Paige, I am truly so honored and blessed by this POTD honor! My son will be excited to learn that this memory of him has received this award :) I am so happy :) <3

John Diket

Date: 5/18/2025 8:16:00 AM

I never comment, but really enjoy this poem!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:41:00 PM

Thank you, John, I appreciate your visit and congratulations, I am truly honored and blessed by this POTD!

Tom Woody
Date: 5/18/2025 12:02:00 PM

Buzz on Johnny!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/18/2025 5:03:00 AM

BJ, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:48:00 PM

Thank you so much Tanya, it is such a precious memory to me and this honor highlights that sweet moment so long ago of my son and his cute question :) I appreciate your visit and comment of congratulations! <3

Lin Lane

Date: 5/18/2025 3:10:00 AM

That really is darling, Bj and a moment worth remembering. Thank you for sharing it with us and congratulations for it being chosen as today's POTD.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Lin, I am so incredibly blessed that this precious moment has been heightened by this honor :) I know he will be happy to know his cuteness from his toddlerhood has earned this POTD. I so appreciate your visit and comment of congratulations :) <3

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/18/2025 2:43:00 AM

That’s so lovely and a treasured memory. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day Bj… Beryl

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/18/2025 11:58:00 PM

Thank you so much Beryl, for your visit and congratulatory comment. I am truly blessed and so happy to receive this POTD honor. This whole day was just really a happy and peaceful one visiting with a daughter and granddaughter and then to be so utterly surprised and blessed with this tonight, like sweet icing to top off a lovely day. My son will be happy too, I can hardly wait to tell him :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/18/2025 2:37:00 AM

Cutie pie :) congratulations on POTD with this joyful write :)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 12:01:00 AM

Aw, he was, such a little darling! He is now a grown man with two precious children of his own, and they too are truly cutie pies. I am really honored with this POTD and can hardly wait to tell my son that his adorable question to me about that bumble bee has blessed his mama all these years later. Thank you for your visit and comment :)

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/18/2025 2:29:00 AM

Hello BJ, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautifully written poem. Thank you for sharing this lovely story. Have a wonderful day.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 12:03:00 AM

Thank you so very much Zyrool, I am incredibly honored by this POTD as well as your very uplifting comment and visit to my poem :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/18/2025 1:37:00 AM

- Beautiful poem, Bj :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 12:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your sweet comment and congratulations, I appreciate you dropping by so much, and so excited for POTD on this poem :) <3

Karen Jones

Date: 5/18/2025 12:48:00 AM

Awwwwe so sweet! I enjoyed your potd write! Congratulations Bj!

Karen Jones
Date: 5/19/2025 3:41:00 AM

What a wonderful inspiration! I’m sure he will be thrilled to know!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/19/2025 12:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Karen! I am so excited and blessed by this POTD on my poem and can't wait to tell my son how that adorable question about the 'humming bee' so very long ago would end up inspiring this poem and high honor :) I am absolutely ecstatic <3 Your visit and sweet comment has totally blessed me :)