The Humble Bee

The bumble bee
Is a humble bee,
And rarely does she sting

Somberly she flies
Until somebody tries,
To break her little wing

She will turn on you
If you unwisely do,
Such an unnecessary thing

Leave her upon her rose
Rather than step on her toes,
She wants to enjoy the spring

In need of a humbling quiet
More than a bumbling riot,
A hand too close can bring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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June 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Bees are very important to humans. I remember a time years ago when they were almost extinct. "We will all suffer and our food systems would be devastated" for so many reasons if that ever came true. Let's keep those furry little creatures from dying and allow them to go about their very important business! My daughter at 3 years old dressed up like a bumble bee. What a sweet, but important poem.
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