Petals and Pollen
A Bumblebee's Backyard Escapade
by Casey Sisterson
August 4, 2024
by Casey Sisterson
August 4, 2024
In my garden, sunbeams play,
A bumblebee hums on its way,
To a purple blazing star,
Twinkling like a tiny star.
With a buzz and joyful glee,
It dives into petals, wild and free,
Dancing in a fragrant spin,
Lost in nectar, sweet as sin.
The world slows down, just for a while,
As the bee twirls with a lazy smile,
In my backyard, a secret spree,
Oh, the fun of a bumblebee!
With wings shimmering in the sunlight, the bumblebee hovered for a moment, as if deciding which flower to explore first. Then, with a joyful hum, it darted towards the nearest blazing star. The petals welcomed the little visitor, wrapping it in a fragrant embrace.
The bumblebee moved from flower to flower, each visit a playful dip into the well of nature’s sweetness. It danced and spun, lost in its own world, as if the garden had become its private playground. I watched, captivated, as it filled its tiny pockets with golden pollen, an essential mission masked in the sheer delight of the moment.
In that simple act, there was a reminder of the joy to be found in everyday wonders. The bumblebee, with its fuzzy body and determined spirit, brought a sense of magic to my garden that afternoon. It wasn’t just gathering nectar; it was celebrating the pure fun of life, one petal and pollen at a time.