Monday, August 19, 2024

The bee plunges in June 2, 2012


I envy the honey bee 

that hovers over her open flower, 

then plunges in,

 stirring up nectar with 

such passion as I can 

only wish I had, 

his singer bringing her pleasure 

instead of pain.

I envy her as she welcomes him,

spreading her petals wide 

to receive his offering, 

like a bride on her wedding night, 

though she is no bride, 

and every night is a honeymoon,

 even when it is not him 

playing the part of groom.

The soft touch of leaves,

 the potent scent she exudes 

as she shudders under

 the touch of his fingers,

 tongue, stinger, going deep, 

searching for her essence, 

intent on making the most

 of this intense moment of her life, 

the bee hovering and plunging, 

digging up the secrets of joy within her.


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