World Is a Bee

The world is a bee that stings

Sometimes you need to be poisoned

To know what you are capable of surviving

Sometimes survival is the purpose

And the achievement

Passion may find you in this maze of life

And for it, you are privileged

It may come to you in any form

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee

The notes of a magical song

The promise of a place unknown

It may come from inside you

A deep love for someone, or something or somewhere

An unspeakable connection

Weaving dominently throughout your soul

A fascination with existence

And a ravenous thirst for knowledge

Don't be afraid of the bee

It's the sting that makes you stronger
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
October 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Meadows Avatar
March 21, 2022 at 12:42 AM
Well written and good to read.
A  Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 12:04 PM
KATE, A great pleasure to find and read your pen today. Love -- SKAT --
Fitzgerald Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Liked this very much Kate welcome Declan x
Eastman Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Interesting and well done.
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 5:42 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Kate. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Mehta Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM
Very meaningful and deep expressions, Kate
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