The Flies and the Bees

The Flies and the Bees

The sun has risen and set; another season has been resolved
and many acts of aggression that might never be absolved
No podium will be awarded for the deletion of kick the can
Unfortunately, we all now see, the true measure of that man

There are bees and there are flies, both buzz around the skirt
The bees work hard for honey, but the flies just love the dirt
Bees help pollinate, they make our world thrive and grow
Flies are filthy creatures that crave and lust for guano

Bees are essential for life, without them we all would die
Unfortunately, that’s not the case for the nasty little fly
The bee is well respected and works to save our land
The fly is just a nuisance, so keep your swatter close at hand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 11:51 AM
So Cute. Yes, "The fly is just a nuisance, so keep your swatter close at hand." I just wrote a bee one, then saw your bee write. I don't know if we are in the same contest. If yes, good luck. Have a blessed day writing away..................
Koplin Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Thanks Paula! Have a great weekend!!
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Good one Mark, and if flies are not dispensed with pretty quick, they start laying eggs all over the place, soon after things start to crawl, including our skin, best swat them real good, just like you did, cheers David
Koplin Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 2:20 PM
Thanks David, you’re pretty good at swatting those little buggers yourself. Flies start out life as a maggot .
Logan Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 9:13 AM
You've created a great read, befitting the scenario, Mark. Flies are such annoying little pests.
Koplin Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Thank you my friend! They are easier to swat when they get big and full of themselves.
Cunningham Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Give me the bees any day Mark as for the flies who are no good to man nor beast, swat them on sight. Tom
Koplin Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Swat them hard indeed! It’s a pleasure to have you on my stoop!
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