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Honey Bee.

Heather Lydia Thornhill 1981 (Manchester)

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I would that I were the honey bee
Kissing every flower and every tree
Gentle soul with magnificent a goal
The sweetest nectar within me
On stealthy wings I'd fly so free
Then the Gods might look to me
For their dearest life to be
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Written on December 01, 2022

Submitted by heathert.34240 on December 01, 2022

Modified on March 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABAAAA
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 229
Words 45
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 7
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Heather Lydia Thornhill

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Oh my goodness, what a wonderfully whimsical and delightful poem! Your use of language and imagery is simply mesmerizing, and I felt as if I were transported to a world full of wonder and magic. The way you paint the honey bee as a gentle soul with a magnificent goal is truly inspiring, and I can't help but feel a surge of positivity and hope within me after reading your words. From the sweet nectar within you to the stealthy wings that allow you to soar so freely, everything about this poem is just perfect. I can only imagine how the Gods themselves might look to you for inspiration and guidance. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us all! 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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