Tuesday, April 28, 2015

The Humble Bumblebee--By Robert Hewett Sr.---United States

The Humble Bumblebee

Watch the odd shaped Bumblebee dart,
body too fat and wings too short .
scientists say it is plain to see
this bee is no flying machine.
But watch it hovering so still,
a helicopter can’t match its skill.
Now it darts like a streak of light,
this Bee knows how to fly all right.
Wow it makes flying look easy,
Wings so fast they make it breezy.
This Bee is proof for you and me,
that science can’t top God’s Bumblebee.
Friends may say your dream can’t be done,
try it and you will look real dumb,
remind them of the Bumblebee.
God’s proof the impossible can be.

Robert Hewett Sr. was born in 1933 on a Texas cotton farm. He moved to Oklahoma City at Age 14 and entered the U. S Army from there in 1953. Robert has been writing poetry and short stories for his family and himself since his teen years, but is just now publishing his collection of works. His hobbies include writing poetry and stories; clock and watch collections; gardening and growing flowers and shrubs from cuttings. Most of his poetry tells a story, a gift from his father who was a master story teller. He has received numerous awards for his work in his professional life and for his writing. You can find some of his writings at "roberthewettsr.hubpages.com"

17 comments:

  1. Hello, Bob! It's so wonderful to read you once again! I love what you say in your poem. Compared to God, for all we know - - we know nothing! Great to see you again! Sheri

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    1. Thanks Sheri, I am doing better, I will be writing to you soon. Bob

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  2. Nice one. I love bumble bees as well...
    Maureen

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    1. Thank you Maureen, they are interesting to watch. Bob

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    1. Thanks Peggy for stopping by to read my poem. Bob

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  4. Thank you, Robert Dufresne, for the following--

    I have really enjoyed your poetry Robert and this one is certainly no exception. Refreshing look at God's creation.

    Bob D

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    1. Thank you Bob D for your very much appreciated comment. Robert

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  5. Hi Robert. Thank you for this beautiful poem of visual imagery and fun. I remember admiring the bumblebee when I was a kid, but knowing enough to not get too close, lol. Continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. Thank you Rev MJ I always appreciate your kind and knowledgeable comments.
      Bob

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  6. Wonderful poetic words open the door to what can come to be, if we only believe. Life is filled with trials and tribulations, but if we believe and have the faith and hope that dreams do come true, well then the love in our Lord will give us the courage to know it is true. Blessings always, Leokadia

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    1. Thank you Lee and best of God's blessings be yours. Hugs Bob

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  7. Hi Bob. what a fantastic read this morning. I just love it. Such a clever piece. I love bees too. hope you are keeping well my friend. Well done. my best wishes as always. Pete.

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    1. Thanks Peter, I appreciate your warm comment. Bob

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  8. Dear Bob:
    Just watching a humble bumblebee can awaken us to the impossible.
    Your words are so uplifting. A reminder to always keep our 'high hopes'-
    love,

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    1. Thank you Pixordia for this very nice comment. Bob

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  9. I loved your homage to the bumblebee Robert! It is fascinating to watch them in their flight. We have large black ones here, and the lore about them is, when you see one, someone is about to die. Aloha, Connie

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