#beekeeper
She reached into the hive with both hands. They became her colony and she became their queen.
Eight years old to the day, and here a brand new leader.
Not quite a kingdom, more a settlement.
But in her voice, a buzz, and in her heart, the blood of a keeper.
Feb 4
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM UTC
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The Honey Bee
Little buzzing Honey Bee,
Honey sweetens me and thee.
Thou art busy all the Day;
Busy Bee, thy Wings are gay.
Flowers bloom and Showers fall;
Spring is springing over All.
Thou shalt work till Daylight's end.
Golden Bee, thou art my Friend!
The Beekeeper
Little buzzing Honey Bee,
Thou dost make my Gold for me.
Labour, Bee, because thy toil
Buys my meat and drink and oil.
Thou art mine: what thou dost make,
Slave! to Market I shall take.
Mine the Bee and mine the Earth,
Mine by Right of Human Birth!
Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM UTC