Carol A. Hand
The Bergamot (bee balm) bows and blows in the breeze
as a Brobdingnagian (big, big, BIG) bumble bee dines
in spite of its already bulging pollen-clad knees.
“Where is my camera!,” the wishful would-be photographer whines…
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Image: Microsoft Word Clip Art
Note:
Fortunately Microsoft clip art provided the perfect substitute above. Following is the best I could do today…
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Voices from the Margins 
You do have an eye for the best clip art!
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Thanks, Diane! Sometimes I get lucky after-the-fact. I can see the images in life or my imagination so clearly. I just don’t have the luck or skill to capture them in photos or drawings…
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I sure do love bees – and you are wonderful!
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Thank you for your comments and kinds words, dear friend. ❤
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Your pictures are wonderful. And your cone flowers are absolutely delightfull. But the poem that got me smiling. I’m still smiling.
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You are so kind, Maria. Thank you. I’m glad to know this made you smile 🙂
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I’ve seen a lot of purple and red bee balm this year – always enjoy seeing them attract the pollinators.
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Thank you for your comments Annette. I’m grateful at least some of my plants bloomed this year, and happy that the bees have appeared as well.
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I love Bergamot. Ours bloomed months ago and now it gone until next year. 🙂 ❤
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It is beautiful, isn’t it Natalie? Here, it’s a mid-summer bloom. The asters have yet to even get buds…
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Neither have my asters but it’s still so hot here it will be some time before they do. And yes the bees and I love bergamot❣😘
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Beautiful flowers. I do enjoy your posts, Carol.
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Thank you for your kind comments, Pamela. It’s always good to hear from you. I’m glad to see you are writing again and sharing your lovely stories. 🙂
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You’re welcome and thanks. I had a bit of a block that attacked me. Lol.
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Oh my your garden is beautiful!!!!! Your photo was a reflection of you and perfect, I might add:-)
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Robbie. I took a WP photography class not too long ago. Alas, the equipment I have is inexpensive, but I do the best I can. I just wish I could capture what I see. 🙂
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Thank you, Global Residence. 🙂
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Y W, dear Carol! 😃
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