Snow's Writing for 2019, 2020, & Beyond

April 13, 2019: Honey Bees

Honey Bees

Listen to the buzzing of the bees,
a song intended to please
honey lovers around the world.

In her lifetime one bee
produces one-twelfth of a teaspoon
of honey,1
so show your appreciation
for her efforts
by having a peanut butter
and honey sandwich.

From one mating flight
the queen bee
stores a lifetime of sperm;
she lays 1,500 eggs a day.2

Let's make an effort
to save the bees.

Poet's Note: ▶︎

Line Count: 16
Form: Free style with with some end rhymes.
Prompt: April 13--insect
Written for "Dew Drop Inn" .

Footnotes
1  https://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-bee-facts.html
2  https://www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-honey-bees-4165293