The Bee
A bit of a buzz63 total reviews
Comment from Sylvana Brannon
Beautiful. Very clear images, with so much detail in so few words. Also I particularly love the last line "in drunken flight, as is my heart, set free".
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Beautiful. Very clear images, with so much detail in so few words. Also I particularly love the last line "in drunken flight, as is my heart, set free".
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Sylvana. I appreciate your supportive comments. Glad that you enjoyed that closing line! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Susan Burger
You paint a lovely picture of this poor bedraggled bee with your words. Thank you for helping this poor creature. We all know of the plight these very important part of nature are undergoing, and I appreciate your saving this one!
The close up photo of a bee you chose is a perfect match for your work. Good job both in your poem and your little part in helping this bee!
I can see why it has achieved the All Time Best and Recognized status.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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You paint a lovely picture of this poor bedraggled bee with your words. Thank you for helping this poor creature. We all know of the plight these very important part of nature are undergoing, and I appreciate your saving this one!
The close up photo of a bee you chose is a perfect match for your work. Good job both in your poem and your little part in helping this bee!
I can see why it has achieved the All Time Best and Recognized status.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Susan. I appreciate your supportive comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is such a delightful write and written with such a talented hand, threads of pure joy from start to finish, the bee survived and you went home and had honey for tea, a magical write and so enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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This is such a delightful write and written with such a talented hand, threads of pure joy from start to finish, the bee survived and you went home and had honey for tea, a magical write and so enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for your six star award, Dolly. I appreciate your supportive comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
A beautifully written poem as always, Tony. Excellent rhyme and enjambment. The ending is delightful. Congrats on your recent win as well, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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A beautifully written poem as always, Tony. Excellent rhyme and enjambment. The ending is delightful. Congrats on your recent win as well, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Debbie. I appreciate your supportive comments and congratulations. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from catch22
Hi Tony, I really enjoyed this cute meditation of the fragility of life and its cycles. I thought you did a fantastic job of demonstrating how empathy can make the world a more beautiful and productive place. You drove this message home without sounding preachy--which is no small feat. Lovely sonnet.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Hi Tony, I really enjoyed this cute meditation of the fragility of life and its cycles. I thought you did a fantastic job of demonstrating how empathy can make the world a more beautiful and productive place. You drove this message home without sounding preachy--which is no small feat. Lovely sonnet.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for your six star award, Pam. I appreciate your supportive comments. The world is filled with insignificant kindnesses - at least, it should be! Best wishes, Tony
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Amen to that!
Comment from Alexander Vasa
How good a poem was that? I could see the bee getting the water off. I can tell that you are a careful watcher of nature. I like it, too, especially spiders. They get a bad rap, but they are very industrious, spider thread has incredible properties, so strong and elastic for such a fine thing.
Beautiful imager well placed, and I especially warmed to this stanza:
'...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 ...'
Thanks for your poem, nice offering today on FS, Ana.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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How good a poem was that? I could see the bee getting the water off. I can tell that you are a careful watcher of nature. I like it, too, especially spiders. They get a bad rap, but they are very industrious, spider thread has incredible properties, so strong and elastic for such a fine thing.
Beautiful imager well placed, and I especially warmed to this stanza:
'...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 ...'
Thanks for your poem, nice offering today on FS, Ana.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Very many thanks for your six star award, Ana. Yes, I agree about spiders - they are fascinating creatures. I find it difficult to understand the irrational arachnophobia of so many people - even though we do have one or two in our part of the world who are capable of inflicting a pretty nasty bite if they feel threatened. Not unlike humans in that respect! LOL
Thank you for your kind comments about my poem and for picking out the part that you liked the best. It was a warm evening and I enjoyed leaning against a fence post and watching this little bee's efforts leading to her gradual recovery.
Comment from Katya
Oh that is more than just good!
That is the real stuff. Great use of rhyme, meter, and general sound. And such vivid images! And such a great story! Thank you thank you!
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Oh that is more than just good!
That is the real stuff. Great use of rhyme, meter, and general sound. And such vivid images! And such a great story! Thank you thank you!
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Lovely comments, Katya - and thank you so much for the generous six star award. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Cheryl Gilmore
This is a wonderful poem! I never really liked bees, but I see their usefulness. This poem captures the beauty of the bee, and what it goes through. I think it's great how you saved the little thing. Good job.
Cheryl
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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This is a wonderful poem! I never really liked bees, but I see their usefulness. This poem captures the beauty of the bee, and what it goes through. I think it's great how you saved the little thing. Good job.
Cheryl
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Cheryl. I know that some people are a bit apprehensive about bees, and with good cause if they are allergic to their sting. Fortunately, I'm not. We have several hives of bees on our property and the garden is always filled with them. Peaceable little creatures if you are gentle with them! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from estory
Interesting take on the sonnet form, the pastoral romantic style. It is reminiscent of Heaney, and his poems about nature that reveal this underlying instinctive, scientific force in it. We see the bee here in a very contemporary setting, almost like under a microscope, grooming itself, struggling to get free and go on with its life. Interesting that you, the human, give it a helping hand. It is a very symbolist kind of poem, speaking of the relationship between people and nature. Food for thought. estory
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Interesting take on the sonnet form, the pastoral romantic style. It is reminiscent of Heaney, and his poems about nature that reveal this underlying instinctive, scientific force in it. We see the bee here in a very contemporary setting, almost like under a microscope, grooming itself, struggling to get free and go on with its life. Interesting that you, the human, give it a helping hand. It is a very symbolist kind of poem, speaking of the relationship between people and nature. Food for thought. estory
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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As always, an interesting and perceptive review, estory - and I thank you for it and your mention of Heaney, whose poetry does my heart good. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from jppoet
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS GLORIOUS POEM WHICH COMMEMORATES THESE CREATURES SO ARTFULLY IN RICH RHYMES AND MUSICAL CADENCES. BLESSINGS, JOHN
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS GLORIOUS POEM WHICH COMMEMORATES THESE CREATURES SO ARTFULLY IN RICH RHYMES AND MUSICAL CADENCES. BLESSINGS, JOHN
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for your kind words, John. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
