I know that technically it's Springtime, but, considering how ridiculously cold it feels, especially in the snow flurries we've had, the last thing I expected to see today was a...
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Wasp
We’re not so different
Yes, you and I
Okay, so I’m grounded
And you can fly.
We both seem to work hard
Yes, you and I
At seeking a safe place
To multiply.
And when we feel threatened
Yes, you and I
We instinctively lash out
It’s do or die.
We share love of sugar
Yes, you and I
Though I get mine without making
Small children cry.
We can both be grumpy
Yes, you and I
Especially when waving
Summer goodbye.
So we have an understanding?
Yes, me and you
Stay out of my house and I
Won’t kill you.
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(c) Gail Stacey 2008
2 comments:
Great poem! And I have to admit I saw my first wasp 2 or 3 weeks ago, dammit!
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A
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Thanks Anne! I saw a bumble bee..massive thing, must have been the queen..in February..it's all just such a mess x
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