Sunday, July 20, 2008

Resting Bee: One Single Impression


honey harvester
with pollen laden baskets
takes a well earned rest
.
While walking around my garden in the mornings I often find many bees inactive, just resting upon the blossoms. This one featured above has closed wings and its legs are hanging down as if it were all tuckered out! In the previous post you can see pollen baskets which are used by the bees to store the pollen and nectar that they gather.
.
This haiku was created in response to the word, 'rest', which is this week's prompt at One Single Impression. For more poetry on this theme please visit the hosting site by clicking HERE.

24 comments:

  1. Great catch. Can you change that old saying to" Leave a sleeping Bee lie" LOL

    ReplyDelete
  2. I never saw a bee at rest. It's beautiful to see this one at rest in his work, too. If we could all know such peace. Thanks for this.

    ReplyDelete
  3. A wonderful picture and verse.

    Aren't these tiny creatures fascinating?

    ReplyDelete
  4. I like that poem and the photo is wonderful! Cute, little tuckered out bee....works so hard and now deserves that rest.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Even a busy bee needs a rest!
    Cute picture.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anonymous11:50 AM

    Creative words and pictures - well done!

    ReplyDelete
  7. An awesome shot and a lovely 'ku. What a treat for the eyes and mind...

    ReplyDelete
  8. This is such an awesome photo. Really clear and beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Bees are such amazing creatures. So resourceful and inspiring in their own little way. You've captured this one beautifully!

    You are an amazing photographer Ann, I love stopping by.

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wow. Wonderful all around. Lovely, fascinating and informative photos and a great haiku.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Anonymous2:38 PM

    "well earned rest" indeed! And just look at that body language, s/he (are bumblebees all female, too?) is a tired-looking bee.

    ReplyDelete
  12. deborah:
    I don't know about all bee species but I have read that, 'yes', the workers are female and they are the ones who do all the gathering. Glad that you enjoyed and thank you for your comment.

    ReplyDelete
  13. What an incredible photo!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Anonymous5:39 PM

    _let it "bee"_enjoyable post..many thanks..

    ReplyDelete
  15. I always enjoy coming to visit you, for your lovely haiku and your amazing nature photography and lessons!

    ReplyDelete
  16. I so enjoyed your bee photo, and "rest" haiku!

    ReplyDelete
  17. A great shot of that bee! Every creature in nature takes rests in their own way.
    Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Anonymous9:24 PM

    How wonderful to catch a bee not being busy. Your photo is great and so is your haiku.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Anonymous11:37 PM

    Beautiful picture and Haiku! Also great Camera Critter post!

    ReplyDelete
  20. What a fantastic post. I always enjoy my visits here. Thank you.:)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Just beautiful!
    Cheers, Klaus

    ReplyDelete
  22. Great photo - a resting bee is something to see!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Nicely peaceful, thanks. Lovely photos as well. :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. Wonderful haiku and photo that is perfect match.

    ReplyDelete