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To Bee Or Not To Bee

Y’know….you’d think… Look out….here I come… Bee careful, Bee safe… YAH! YAH! Bee quiet….. Tulips are easy Just hit the middle of the cup Sunflowers Like landing on a baseball diamond But those damn Dandelions Bright yellow spots Dancing in the wind “PULL UP…..PULL UP..” “ROLL LEFT……ELEVATION…” “GET SOME ELEVATION!!!” EASY….COME AROUND…” ‘Yeah, yeah…..you try it ace I mean with pollen covered legs An evening cross wind And a bug-eyed crow ogling you. And I wonder why I dream of being A hummingbird. ©5/25/2022 Bee Creative Poetry Contest

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Terry Flood

Date: 7/19/2022 3:53:00 PM

You know, John, I can actually visualise your Bee in Biggles goggles and cap with an aviator scarf flapping in the wind while fighting a crash landing. Smashing stuff. Terry

Terry Miller

Date: 7/19/2022 2:50:00 AM

Love this; so creative; congratulations.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2022 2:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A very "Creative" write. How is life as "A hummingbird???" Hahaha Have a blessed day writing away...............

Ann Peck

Date: 7/17/2022 3:54:00 PM

Very clever and funny. I didn't realize being a bee was so difficult! Congratulations

Matt Caliri

Date: 7/17/2022 11:09:00 AM

Loved this perspective with the bee as some sort of WWll fighter pilot! Great work placing 9th out of 55 in my contest! This was one of the most original takes in the whole bunch. Excellent work!

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/12/2022 11:08:00 AM

Hi John, I think your Bee is cute and very funny, a great job with personification. Now, wondering...has this contest been judged? I entered on 5/31/22. Have a nice day!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/29/2022 7:25:00 AM

I admire the creativity, John! ~ 2B or 2C

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/25/2022 6:51:00 PM

I love this, John. So clever and creative. I have actually sat and watched bees making their approach and landing and wondering how they do it so well. So, this spoke to me. Super!

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/25/2022 6:22:00 PM

ha ha John. I guess life as a bee must have its scary moments. I'd not fear a crash landing as much as being lunch for some crow! Love your sense of humor!