Apr 30
Buzzing in the Pipes
the kitchen sink
has been buzzing
the water is thrumming
just as if it has grown wings
lift the faucet handle and hear a
hummmmmm
maybe bees have decided
to hide themselves
within the pipes and gaskets
beating their wings
over and over again
cooling their queen
are they dancing
within the pipes
wiggling in the spigot
sending their secret code
to each other
are there sub-sink flowers
turn on the faucet
hear the buzzzzzzz
wait for the blessing
bees are always gifting
the world with honey
the perfect golden food
Pamela Olson, 4/30/09
For Read Write Poem’s
last NaPoWriMo prompt,
“Listen”
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I love how you connected the images of pipes and bees. I especially like the idea of “sub-sink flowers.” It’s been a pleasure to read your poems this month. Thanks for all your comments.
I love the line ‘wiggling in the spigot’ ~ and congratulations on making it through April
This is just pure delight to read and mentally picture! I’ve so enjoyed your posts this past month!