Beeing a bee
A bee's story13 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I love bees. I invite them up to my house when I go by their hives. I mow around patches of flowers and wait to mow some areas where salvia plants grow in a thick circle. I recently rescued a little bee who had stayed too long. She was getting cold so I kept her overnight. Warmed in the sun the next morning, she was able to go about her business.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2020
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I love bees. I invite them up to my house when I go by their hives. I mow around patches of flowers and wait to mow some areas where salvia plants grow in a thick circle. I recently rescued a little bee who had stayed too long. She was getting cold so I kept her overnight. Warmed in the sun the next morning, she was able to go about her business.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2020
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Dear Liz Thank you for your review of "Being a Bee" and the five stars.
You sound like an unusual person to rescue a bee from the cold night air. I am glad she made her way hive wards once morning came. How do you know that act of kindness won't rebound on you in some unknown way? I expect you know what I mean about "the butterfly effect." This says that the slightest change in the environment may have an effect 1,000s of miles away. Your rescued bee might be a factor in tipping the balance between extinction and preservation. Who knows? The Maker of all does and I'll bet my best pair of Sunday undies He's taken note.Thanks again for reading my work. cheers Cass
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How sweet of a response. I do know about the Butterfly effect. I had read online how to save her & also as you said that she might have an important role in the hive. Some of this spiritual effect is also reflected in my book Be Wee With Bea & the 2nd one Be Wee With Bea Part 2. These are on my portfolio if you are interested. No review is necessary. It is an autobiographical allegory
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an outstanding poem, Cass. I was enthralled how you told the story of the bees and the life cycle of the bees, the drones, the workers and the hive itself. Kind of a sad thing, isn't it? But surely an amazing thing. Great job. Marilyn
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This is an outstanding poem, Cass. I was enthralled how you told the story of the bees and the life cycle of the bees, the drones, the workers and the hive itself. Kind of a sad thing, isn't it? But surely an amazing thing. Great job. Marilyn
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your review and the awesome SIX stars. We who are tied to the mores of civilization may feel a sadness at the inexorable way that life continues but, it has to be that way or all life would perish. Bees are not without feelings, as it has been documented that if the unborn grubs a worker has been caring for are harmed or killed or die, the bee grieves for them. I don't know how as I didn't read that part of the account, but I am inclined to believe it just the same. Bees are able to navigate using the magnetic pull of the Earth
and they can count too. In a study they took some of the grubs away from the carer bee and hid them. When she came back she counted how many there were and found some were missing. She searched and searched among all the other grubs and eventually found them. All but one which was dead in its little place. They had discarded it, but when she continued to search for it they put another back where it had been originally. She found that one, but never made any attempt to look after it..so they let her find the dead one.. When she did she went into a little dance that looked like a dance of grief. But she knew how many there were and wouldn't be put off with substitutes cheers Cass
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Hi Cass. Thank you for sharing that sweet, sweet story. Nature is amazing. Insects/other creatures are so different from us but we know so little about them. They have their own "feelings/emotions" which is something we have to consider. I don't like to kill anything--bugs or not. I have to admit that I do draw the line sometimes, but only if they are in the house and I can't catch them to carry them outdoors. :)
Comment from June Sargent
This poem truly is a great tribute to the hardworking bee! Without them life would be a little less sweet. We need them for honey and pollinating our lovely gardens. I enjoyed your entry for the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This poem truly is a great tribute to the hardworking bee! Without them life would be a little less sweet. We need them for honey and pollinating our lovely gardens. I enjoyed your entry for the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Dear June, thank you for your review and the five stars. It has been said in the ranks of Those Who Know, that if all the bees were to die
the world and all its inhabitants would starve to death within four years. thee would be no pollination, no plants like vegetables or fruit trees, no flowers to feed the other insects. No food at all. a sobering thought is it not? cheers Cass
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This poem is excellent in evey respect. It is skillfully written, with well-chosen phrases and rhyming words. It is SO informative; you have included many fascinating facts about bees, all while maintaining the form/style.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This poem is excellent in evey respect. It is skillfully written, with well-chosen phrases and rhyming words. It is SO informative; you have included many fascinating facts about bees, all while maintaining the form/style.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Dear Janice, Thank you for your review and the five stars. Your comments on my poem are both most welcome and encouraging. It was a labor of love for me as bees are among my favorite insects. I am glad you found it interesting and informative. cheers Cass
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem from the bee's point if view how they treat their Queen and work day and night to fill the hive with sweet nectar and the queen dues another queen is found to fulill her duties.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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A very well-written poem from the bee's point if view how they treat their Queen and work day and night to fill the hive with sweet nectar and the queen dues another queen is found to fulill her duties.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Dear Sandra, Thank you for your review and the five stars. I once saw what happened to the queen after she died. Her remains were taken from the place where she had been and placed in a small hole near the entrance to the hive. After a while they took her outside and laid her on some dried leaves and bark outside the hive. They kept coming back every so often until a bird came and snatched her up for lunch. When they came back after she had gone, they did a little dance and then returned to the hive. They didn't come back again. It seemed a sweet thing to do. cheers Cass
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
This is a truly majestic and worthy poem about the life of bees. You've got the queen bee in here, the drones and the workers; you've also included the bee's bustling activities, and their cycle of social living and hive formation. And you've done it all with great poetic style!
Suggestions:
-"The old queen died a new one was found"
I suggest you either add a comma or a line break after "died."
-I think a picture would enhance your poem, which is already bee-autiful!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This is a truly majestic and worthy poem about the life of bees. You've got the queen bee in here, the drones and the workers; you've also included the bee's bustling activities, and their cycle of social living and hive formation. And you've done it all with great poetic style!
Suggestions:
-"The old queen died a new one was found"
I suggest you either add a comma or a line break after "died."
-I think a picture would enhance your poem, which is already bee-autiful!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your review and the five stars. This poem was easy to write as I love bees (and honey too). Your suggestion about a break of some sort in the line indicated has been acted upon. It was something I had intended to do but forgot. So "Great minds" eh what? Thanks again cheers Cass
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You're very welcome, Cass. I think bees are great, although I often say that I wouldn't want to snuggle up to one! I do love honey, also :-)
Yes, great minds! God bless you.
- Mary Kay
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are educating, interesting and creative. I found this
poem to flow and connect well. The poem is descriptive and the
author gave interesting details. The read of this poem was enjoyable.
Hope you had a great day!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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The author's words are educating, interesting and creative. I found this
poem to flow and connect well. The poem is descriptive and the
author gave interesting details. The read of this poem was enjoyable.
Hope you had a great day!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Dear Harmony13, Thank you for your review and the five stars. Your comments are generous and most welcome. I had a great day yesterday thanks and am having another just like it today. I hope you do too. cheers Cass
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I really like this part and I can actually imagine the caves by the water occupied by this amazing workers."In a beach side grotto the hive now hums
Near flowering wattle and blossom of gums
The old queen died a new one was found
Now wed, and widowed and truly encrowned"
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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I really like this part and I can actually imagine the caves by the water occupied by this amazing workers."In a beach side grotto the hive now hums
Near flowering wattle and blossom of gums
The old queen died a new one was found
Now wed, and widowed and truly encrowned"
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Der Iza, Thank you for your review and the five stars. The contest was a non starter, but I did enjoy writing this piece. Bees are fascinating creatures to me. I find their sense of uninterrupted diligence quite intriguing. I love the way they return to the hive and "dance" to tell the others about a new patch of pasture. cheers Cass
Comment from LisaMay
I love the liveliness and activity in your poem (We swarm! We swarm!) as the bees go about their business, so well described in terms of their industrious nectar-gathering and social order.
I especially love that they appear to be Aussie bees, with the mention of wattle and flowering gums. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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I love the liveliness and activity in your poem (We swarm! We swarm!) as the bees go about their business, so well described in terms of their industrious nectar-gathering and social order.
I especially love that they appear to be Aussie bees, with the mention of wattle and flowering gums. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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OI!OI!OI! Bees have always fascinated me. Their intense busyness is an example Man would do well to follow. Just imagine what we could achieve if we were more industrious and productive. It is a thought worth keeping in mind. cheers Cass
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Comment from Gemelos
Wow! Such an amazing and well written piece! So tempted to give you a six stars but do notice the lack of using comma in every part. Unless this is common in poetry then I rest my case. Excellent!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Wow! Such an amazing and well written piece! So tempted to give you a six stars but do notice the lack of using comma in every part. Unless this is common in poetry then I rest my case. Excellent!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Dear Gemelos, Thank you for your review and the five stars. the bees have always intrigued me with their busyness and closed-against-the-world communal living. It is fascinating how they find new pastures and then go back to the hive and "dance" to tell the others where it is. They are truly remarkable creatures. How I love Honey!! cheers Cass
