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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

0 posted 2019-12-07 08:04 PM

7 October 2017

Little wasp with wings of gold,
oh what stories
for me untold
and what glories
little wasp, bold,
in your heart’s core ease
you must hold.

In top food-chain fold
I may be,
but no wings of gold
are there for me
to fly in weather hot or cold
as free as free as free can be.
I’m just a horrid human old.
Little wasp do you see me?

Your minuscule legs
and body systems
are my wondrous privilege
to list in
the things, little wasp,
I adore in you.
I wish so hard
you could know and love me too.

[This message has been edited by Michael (12-28-2019 04:22 PM).]

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 2019-12-08 01:21 AM

Have been in this spot before...when a butterfly landed on my arm while working one day. Quite sure it wasn't even aware of me, and I did nothing to enlighten it to the fact I was there. Very much wanted to let it know just how much I appreciated the visit though.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2019-12-08 03:39 PM

Thank you for your very interesting reply, Michael. I, too, have had that wonderful experience once, of a butterfly landing on my hand.

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

3 posted 2019-12-08 09:33 PM

One of our minds is missing something. I dare say, probably mine. These are thoughts that never cross my mind. “Old?” never! Mature is the word!

augustsky
Senior Member
Posts 828
midwest US

4 posted 2019-12-09 04:47 PM

Owl, Finding wonder & beauty in a little
wasp..speaks well of you.

Sky~

Christmas may be a day of feasting,
or Prayer, but Always a day of Remembrance,
when we think of Everything we have
ever Loved.

Agusta Rundell~

J.J.thomas
Member
Posts 84

5 posted 2019-12-15 01:19 AM

👍

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

6 posted 2019-12-28 01:57 PM

Always a real joy to read your writings.
( glad he didn't land on your nose ).

JL

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

7 posted 2019-12-28 03:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, JL. Lovely to see you back. No, he (or she) didn't land on my nose, but I have a poem about a little waspy friend who once alighted on one of my ears.

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

8 posted 2019-12-28 03:29 PM

Did you post it?
I bet it's a fun read too!!

JL

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

9 posted 2019-12-28 03:40 PM

It is in the archives:
/pip/Forum113/HTML/000317.html

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

10 posted 2019-12-28 04:20 PM

I read it!!
May the buzz be with you!!

JL

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

11 posted 2019-12-28 04:33 PM

Thank you. Giggles!

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

12 posted 2019-12-29 08:56 AM

Really nice topic here and well done!
Enjoyable read!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

13 posted 2019-12-29 09:09 AM

Thank you, Eric. Glad you enjoyed it. Good to see you back.

Namyh
Senior Member

since 2009-01-20

Posts 988

14 posted 2020-01-01 11:03 AM

Owl - I'm that wasp who landed and prompted your wonderful poetics. So with gold wings and a loving rap on your chin, I say many thanks and "Here's looking at you kid". Namyh

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

15 posted 2020-01-01 11:53 AM

Giggles, Namyh, thank you. A 74-year old kid?

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