Charmed Chaos
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To Be a Honeybee
“The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.” -Matsuo Basho
And lo, the honeybees heed
the call of ringing temple bells
echoing in the fragrant flowers
enticing them to feast
on corn moon golden pollen.
As they venture into
each blossom’s beautiful shrine
they do so with sacredness
ensuring they never bruise
delicate paper-thin petals.
They work in utter silence
the only sound their hum
breathing in the memories,
living in this precious moment
being busy bees, loving being free
It must be so incredible to be a honeybee.
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Charmed Chaos 
A lovely, gentle, poem❣️It would be interesting to be a bee amongst so many flowers,,,
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Yes, for sure! Thank you!
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Yes, I love how the bees heeded the call of the temple bells echoing in the flowers and their care while gathering pollen. Nature brings forth beautiful poetry. Thank you so much for taking part in the prompt.
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My please Susie. Thank you.
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Love the way the bee is part of the bell-song… lovely.
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Thank you Bjorn.
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“corn moon golden pollen,” goodness this is beguiling!! ❤️
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Thank you Sanaa. ❤️
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I love me some bees, and I love this poem. I saw your garden on Facebook and I immediately thought of it as I read..lol. I live in Phoenix, I love the desert gardens.
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Thank you Corey! Me too. I live in East Mesa. I love to garden.
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I’m getting accustomed to reading Mother Nature’s plans, perfect so far.
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Thank you Jim!
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Yes, and it is important that we fully appreciate them. This poem helps!
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Thank you Rosemary!
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Ah the bees entering the temples. Siunds similar to my quote by St. Francis de Sales
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Yes, that was part of my inspiration! Thanks Toni.
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Splendid lines on Honey bees and their beautiful soul,expressed beautifully!
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Thank you!
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