Hornets For all their noise And busy hive hubbub Are stirred to retaliation For nearby vibrations and loud noises Reminiscent of tired people Whose anger flares as riled Irascible Hornets
They sure don't stand for much intrusion, Marianne, do they! Thank you for the nice compliment.
They do instill fear, don't they, Cristina! They remind me of third strike inmates with nothing to lose. Considering their papery hives don't survive the season, perhaps they have a reason. Personally, I try to get rid of the hives around my place on the first sight of activity. Thank you for the nice compliment.
What a great descriptive, Jim - irascible is perfect for a hornet. It does seem that you can't even get close to them without risking their wrath. And I think the comparison to tired people is sad, but apt. Weariness can be discouraging and life-changing.
This is so full of meaning for me. As my dad got older, the more my little nephews would become 'bouncy' to him. And we was as mean as a hornet when the kids got too bouncy.
Wow! This piece is certainly full of electricity! And hot temper! and noise! Love the way you likened this to people.... very strong writing. Thank you for giving us this piece of work. Enjoyed the read.
Terrific! I love the juxtaposition of the hornets with easily agitated people. It always comes down to nature and the fact that we are all interconnected manifestations of creation.
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I tend to stay away from hornets but your poem was good...really good.
You did this rictameter thing very well. Bravo.
Thank you, Bhawana.
Thank you, Cheryl.
My pleasure, Jeff. Thank you.
They sure don't stand for much intrusion, Marianne, do they! Thank you for the nice compliment.
They do instill fear, don't they, Cristina! They remind me of third strike inmates with nothing to lose. Considering their papery hives don't survive the season, perhaps they have a reason. Personally, I try to get rid of the hives around my place on the first sight of activity. Thank you for the nice compliment.
I'm with you, Linda. Implacable beasties!
Sad, indeed, Tom. Weariness can definitely lead to life changing events; best to stay fresh . . . if possible.
Excellent!
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