Comment from Gloria ....

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Is he darling? The honeybees are in danger now, and people around here raising their own honey bees, and also if they come at the wrong time, the pollination doesn't make the generation.

A fine post, friend Craig.

Many thanks for sharing.

gloria

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. Yes, it would seem we are killing them all with our choice of pesticides. Why doesn't that surprise me? Much appreciation, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

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Interesting. From the Melli and liturgy, I would have thought it was some kind of sweet ritual. But apiary comes from the Greek word for bee. Fun poem and word.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks, Helen. I'm not one to go much for liturgies. You could say I have an allurgy ;-) Most grateful -- Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

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Hi Craig. Bees do a fine job of making honey (melliturgy) and pollinating, as you express in your poem. Illustrated nicely. I have read that their numbers are on the wane, but I hope not. We need them. Marilyn

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

I've heard it's true, Marilyn. Yet another species in danger due to our short-sightedness. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Pamusart

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Hi Craig. I love bees but I am allergic to them. Deathly so. They are needed for pollination. Two new words. Apiarists made me think of avian for some reason. The other word gave me no clue. Most of the honey we eat comes from beekeepers so I guess it is environmentally good. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

That makes two of us, Pam. Many thanks for the great comments, Craig

Comment from ciliverde

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Well, now I can say that I learned something today! Melliturgy, not to be confused with metallurgy, which is something I would do. I like that the word is related to mellifluous which is a beautiful word, although not one I tend to use in conversation much.
nicely done, Craig!
Carol

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

I keep wanting to say metallurgy too, Carol. I intend to use mellifluous in every conversation I have from now on, without sounding even a bit pretentious! Many thanks to you :) Craig

reply by ciliverde on 20-Aug-2018

Haha! Let me know how that goes with mellifluous, okay? I think it would go over at a gin party, but you'd better make sure everyone has had a lot to drink first :))

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

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A very well-written poem to honor the bees for their special quality of honey making. Man tried to duplicate them but they are not really successful. I prefer pure honey if it is available.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Many thanks for the kind comments, Sandra. Much appreciated, Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

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This is a good poem in praise of the bee, Craig. You are right. It is the bee that does the work. I lie the alliteration of 'm', your picture is perfect, & the color scheme is super. Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comments, Jan. I am very grateful -- Craig

Comment from zanya

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There's an interesting, brand new word today,'melliturgy' for me, at least and a lovely poem and sentiment to express it - lovely visual of our fast disappearing bees !

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Ah yes, another example of our incredible ability to destroy other species in pursuit of some minor benefit to our own. Many thanks for the kind words :)

Comment from Mustang Patty

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Hi, Craig,

Great use of the new word. And the presentation of this particular piece was cheerful -even though I'm not fond of bees!

In fact, you taught me two new words, I wasn't familiar with apiarists, either.

Thank you for sharing,

~patty~

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Well, I'm massively allergic to them, Patty, so I tend to admire them from afar as much as possible :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Robbie Yates

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Short and sweet - not unlike honey! Melliturgy is a very curious word - I never would have guessed what it meant. Great formatting on this one, too - so striking with all those golden colours!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Robbie. The word reminds me of metallurgy, which of course has nothing to do with bees, other than molten metal can resemble honey a bit, I guess. Most grateful, Craig