Bumblebee on a Purple Thistle
Furred and yellow as
a cartoon bear, her broad black
legs traverse a sphere
of vivid floral fringe, tongue
siphoning sweetness from spikes.
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Siphoning sweetness from spikes…love this!
Love the cartoon bear image and “floral fringe” A sweet fun morning read!
Vivid tanka!
Great descriptive closeness. I love them warmth of “yellow as/a cartoon bear”
Love the juxtaposition of furred, fringe and spikes!
I love how this poem comes to life through all the the textures of nature! What a gem! Loved this!
This just makes me smile. Lovely.
Title drew me right in!
Especially love the Ss & rythym in “siphoning sweetness from spikes.”
rhythm
Well crafted! i watched bumblebees do their thing yesterday at a lavender farm! amazing creatures!