The Bee
A bit of a buzz63 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
You are a truly kindhearted man Tony. I'm glad you helped the little bee and glad you wrote such a beautiful sonnet about it. I enjoyed the beautiful melodic rhythm and perfect rhymes (such as we've come to expect from you) but I also enjoyed where the words took my imagination. The images were vivid and the underlying theme of caring for those in need was delightful to contemplate. There is honey at the end of the day. ;p
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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You are a truly kindhearted man Tony. I'm glad you helped the little bee and glad you wrote such a beautiful sonnet about it. I enjoyed the beautiful melodic rhythm and perfect rhymes (such as we've come to expect from you) but I also enjoyed where the words took my imagination. The images were vivid and the underlying theme of caring for those in need was delightful to contemplate. There is honey at the end of the day. ;p
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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What a lovely review! Honey to the ears! Now there's a metaphor that doesn't quite work as intended! LOL
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LOL Well, it was certainly good for a gooey image and a laugh. ;p
Comment from johnwilson
This is deserving of that sixth star! As a poet, your perceptions of the smallest creatures are wonderful to read; you interpret simple pleasures in life so beautiful, it brings on those goosebumps. I love how you ended it--your heart set fee because it was saved, and then home to have some of that honey for your tea. Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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This is deserving of that sixth star! As a poet, your perceptions of the smallest creatures are wonderful to read; you interpret simple pleasures in life so beautiful, it brings on those goosebumps. I love how you ended it--your heart set fee because it was saved, and then home to have some of that honey for your tea. Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 21-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Good to hear from you, Clem, and thank you for the suggestion of a sixth star. The lovely words of your review are enough though! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from ScarletAffliction
Her jointed legs brush moisture from her head,
meticulous, and with exacting care.
She tries her wings; a sudden vibrant spread
of gossamer beats hard upon the air
I felt triumphant FOR her when she took off. What a great poem! I loved it. It was sweet and simple and smile inducing. Thank you for your careful way with your reader. You gently lead them along the path and deliver them to a warm cup of tea with honey. Nice.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Her jointed legs brush moisture from her head,
meticulous, and with exacting care.
She tries her wings; a sudden vibrant spread
of gossamer beats hard upon the air
I felt triumphant FOR her when she took off. What a great poem! I loved it. It was sweet and simple and smile inducing. Thank you for your careful way with your reader. You gently lead them along the path and deliver them to a warm cup of tea with honey. Nice.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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What a lovely, affirming review! Thank you so much for the sixth star. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Susanjohn
Oh gosh Tony!! I so love your writings! Your words so perfectly inspire the pictures in my mind..that bee, drowning, the rescue, the flight and you and a yummy cup of tea!!! this is so good :-))))))))))))))
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Oh gosh Tony!! I so love your writings! Your words so perfectly inspire the pictures in my mind..that bee, drowning, the rescue, the flight and you and a yummy cup of tea!!! this is so good :-))))))))))))))
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Delighted that you enjoyed this one, Susan, and thank you very much for the sixth star. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
It appears you've recently found a new muse or rediscovered an old one
who loves the simplicity of a single bee in need.
Marvelous descriptive imagery and such a wonderful playful line
connecting the bee, honey and tea.
a lovely pastoral sonnet
Well done
I really enjoy this type of poem.
Robert
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Hello Tony,
It appears you've recently found a new muse or rediscovered an old one
who loves the simplicity of a single bee in need.
Marvelous descriptive imagery and such a wonderful playful line
connecting the bee, honey and tea.
a lovely pastoral sonnet
Well done
I really enjoy this type of poem.
Robert
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for the sixth star, Robert.Sometimes the simplest of things make the best kind of poems. I'm beginning to learn this! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I love the photo of the close-up bee! Did you write this poem after seeing this photo? Or did the poem come first? I love your descriptions of the bee clinging to the "half-chewed hay". You tell a delightful tale of a bee you have saved from certain death. You kept my interest as you rhymed your words so well. The flow and meter were spots on. I love the way you describe the bee righting herself so as to fly away unscathed. The end of the poem is cute and clever, as you use the word "honey," which could be taken several ways. I enjoyed reading this light-hearted poem with a life-giving message. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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I love the photo of the close-up bee! Did you write this poem after seeing this photo? Or did the poem come first? I love your descriptions of the bee clinging to the "half-chewed hay". You tell a delightful tale of a bee you have saved from certain death. You kept my interest as you rhymed your words so well. The flow and meter were spots on. I love the way you describe the bee righting herself so as to fly away unscathed. The end of the poem is cute and clever, as you use the word "honey," which could be taken several ways. I enjoyed reading this light-hearted poem with a life-giving message. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Jesse. I appreciate your review and kind words. Actually I rescued this bee while filling a water trough for our new young calves, and then had to search for a suitable photo to go with the poem. Best wishes, Tony
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So, it is a true story! All the better for my enjoyment of your poem. I love that you rescued a bee from certain death. This shows the kindness in your heart, and I appreciate this very much.
Jesse
Comment from pearlecat
Loved this Tony. The whole story of how you saved the bee. They're so beautiful and environmentally important too. Glad for a happy ending. Your story told so well and the bees description. "a poor bedraggled thing with sodden wings," It's those little things that can be a highlight in an otherwise ordinary day. I'm sure it was for the bee too.
Pearl
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Loved this Tony. The whole story of how you saved the bee. They're so beautiful and environmentally important too. Glad for a happy ending. Your story told so well and the bees description. "a poor bedraggled thing with sodden wings," It's those little things that can be a highlight in an otherwise ordinary day. I'm sure it was for the bee too.
Pearl
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for the sixth star, Pearl. I appreciate your review and kind words. We have ten hives of bees on our property and I'm quite fond of the little critters! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from frogbook
Great one here my friend in lovely form and what a lifesaver you are! Beautiful and intricate imagery in your fabulous descriptive wording.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Great one here my friend in lovely form and what a lifesaver you are! Beautiful and intricate imagery in your fabulous descriptive wording.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for the sixth star, JoAnn. I appreciate your supportive comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from happykat4
Enjoyed your poem. it had a great rhyming pattern acbd and the images crystal clear with your word choice. The bee was lucky to be found by someone who who also loves honey in their tea! I hope there is more kindness for all species in our world, including man. The artwork compliments the poem too. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Enjoyed your poem. it had a great rhyming pattern acbd and the images crystal clear with your word choice. The bee was lucky to be found by someone who who also loves honey in their tea! I hope there is more kindness for all species in our world, including man. The artwork compliments the poem too. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Kat. I appreciate your supportive comments. We have ten hives of bees and I'm quite fond of the little critters! Best wishes, Tony
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That is so cool! I buy raw honey a lot. it replaces sugar. I.m not sure if people even know how important bees are in the ecosystem.,
Comment from Artasylum
This is a fun read... you saved the little bee... love it. Although it was purely selfish gesture as you went home to tea and HONEY... I loved this from the artwork to the colors and most of all your delightful poem. yours, diana
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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This is a fun read... you saved the little bee... love it. Although it was purely selfish gesture as you went home to tea and HONEY... I loved this from the artwork to the colors and most of all your delightful poem. yours, diana
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Diana. I appreciate your supportive comments. As you say, my motives were selfish - a personal gratification in doing something that seemed right at the time. I am, however, quite protective of the bees from the ten hives on our property. They provide delicious honey and pollinate all of our flowers and vegetables. Best wishes, Tony
