Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

Wanderlust

I do not know why one day in my house porch
Some bees started wandering off, Why? Why?
The first was not back and then another and another
Enough, enough, to form three groups.

Those who stayed there and guard the hive
Those who make the royal jelly to feed the queen
Those with great brains go out in search
Each vanishing, wandering in the wilderness.

Forgot what it was they were after
Having known once, now a blank drawn.
No one to go home, no home, no memory of home
Stumbling into some optional world.
The hive dies, each of them goes down
No sign left of the hive or of the bees.

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August 15, 2014
Form: Free Verse
Dr. Ram Mehta
Contest: Wanderlust by nette onclaud

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Faye Gibson August 21, 2014 at 5:55 PM Well done, Dr. Ram; a great treatment for the theme wanderlust. Congratulations.

Mohan Chutani August 21, 2014 at 8:37 AM fine imagery, Dr. Ram and a fine win. Mohan

Jan Allison August 21, 2014 at 7:35 AM Dropping back with my congratulations:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Carrie Richards August 17, 2014 at 11:24 AM The mystery of nature, sometimes has a way of its own.... this one makes me sad! Well done by the story teller!

Debbie Guzzi August 15, 2014 at 1:54 PM So sad aye & so deadly for all who eat from the plant kingdom. Good choice. Light & Love

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 15, 2014 at 12:45 PM Another great write from u Dr Ram ! Good luck in contest!

Sara Kendrick August 15, 2014 at 9:38 AM If true it is good that they forgot where to come to for they are dangerous for all and especially for those allergic..Reads like a winner..Some people are like those bees and have the wanderlust..Sara

Jan Allison August 15, 2014 at 8:34 AM Sadly Dr mehta and many colonies of bees are being wiped out by the varroa mite - hopefully your story wont come true too:-( Good luck in the contest hugs Jan xx