almost
every weekend
almost
every weekend
like
astronauts
they
climb
small
pause
then
ascend slowly
some
more
across
steep field
where
dairy cattle
graze,
stand
above
unseen
members
of tribe Apini
elevated
on high
two spacemen
disappear
behind
a
stand of trees
sycamore,
oak, ash
I
can only ponder
'til
a waft of smoke
appears
drifts
as
only that produced
smokers
of apiarists
used
where bees are kept
honey begins here
23 comments:
Lovely. And praise be to all beekeepers who nurture our bees - the world needs them. M x
Vintage Jane: So good to see you here - welcome! I am always gladdened when I see hives behind hedges and other secret places. This the life of the village beekeeper with a small garden.
You had me wondering where this was leading us - quite wonderful!
How lovely. I have no idea where the nearest bees are kept. I do know that the honey produced by bees who have fed on our eucalypts is sublime.
i could taste the fresh honey with this thought
Elaine: Thanks for this lovely comment.
The Elephant's Child: Eucalyptus honey sounds delightful. The best honey I have had is heather from Scotland and Lavender from Toulouse, France.
Out on the prairie: Nothing better than the taste of honey.
Like the way you build the mystery. Even at the end, I feel like I wouldn't get a really good look at the beekeepers, just see the poofs of their smokers.
Jenny: I have never seen their faces either! Pleased you liked the build up in this poem.
You kept me guessing till the end :-)
I was curious, very nice poem as I was also wondering where it was going. I don't like getting too near bees, but I appreciate what they do for us.
CherryPie: Thank you I am glad it was
worth the wait! :)
Al: I like you appreciate their labours in both honey and pollinating the flowers of the crops.
A surprise ending...at least for me. :))
What magic! I had no idea what you were describing.
E.G.CameraGirl: An acceptable surprise I hope! :)
Mitchell is Moving: I can only presume the wait was worth it by your words 'What Magic'. Thanks a lot. :)
Interesting piece, I really love the way it ends.
You are a master of words! I enjoyed this escape today. Thanks for dropping by today.
Jim
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm: Honey is always good at the beginning or the end.
Jim: Thanks for your complimentary words today, pleased you enjoyed it. ;)
You are very good! :)
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