Ode to Bees
When I was younger I was scared of bees.
They got in the way of the grass I wanted to run
around on and play.
Our paths crossed because
the fields I enjoyed, they enjoyed too
For different reasons,
because they needed what was there. and what was there needed them too.
"If you don't bother them, they won't bother you."
I gave them their space.
I am far from the world's mead expert. I haven't even tried that many. But I'm excited to learn more, and try more and the fact that this beverage has an ancient history, is so from the land, and all thanks to a bunch of little bees is poetic.
Thank you bees (and beekeepers, and meadmakers) for doing what you do, and letting us enjoy your hard work.