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I see your yellow jacket blazing bright;
And your designer shades make red seem cool.
Oh yes you fly so quick with wings swept light,
not quite so free as birds; your queen still rules.
Do faeries wish to love you in the night?
Are you the fiercest ace in flying school?
I fear you keep your stinger sharp as steel
and should I cross your path, your wrath I'd feel!
© Gay Reiser Cannon * 4/2012 * All Rights Reserved
Strambatto - Tuscano Form
Strambatto - Tuscano Form
eeep...def dont want to cross the path of this guy...i have in the past...he does have cool shades though doesnt he...ha...nice gay...
ReplyDeleteha nice...think this is the first ode to a wasp that i read..plenty to the moon and the stars and the birds..but i just love that you write one for them gay..
ReplyDeleteI think wasps are the devil in disguise.... buzzing around and waiting to sting.
ReplyDeleteHow did you get him to stride such a swag pose? Nice one...I'll go grab an epi-pen.
ReplyDeleteA very amazing, and unique take on this animal. And it just works so well.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. And I just love the title. I had to click once I saw it.
lol..I really like this! A fierce looking dude, indeed :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece, Gay...you fearless one...The sting from this guy is not so much fun..You had a good time with this one. And so did I, reading it. Brava!
ReplyDeletefun and well done - i do love those designer shades
ReplyDeleteSmiling all the way-the rhymes are jaunty and the mood is sweet, with just enough sting to keep it real.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo, and the poem does it true justice. Nice one, Gay!
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Thanks you guys - this was in a response to another wasp that was on a video. Running short of time today so only this one to post. It was a bit of a giggle actually including the forced rhyme at the end. Your remarks are very kind.
ReplyDelete... ha... red designer shades... I'm trading in my black tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever and adorable. I've never liked a wasp as much as this fellow. ;) Thank you for the visit and comment. I'll be looking for a haiku from you tomorrow, right?
ReplyDeleteNice rhyming words...and no I wouldn't want to cross his way ~
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creature! I often come into contact with these when I'm working outside. They seem to be curious and always scouting for a place to nest, and they check me out too. But they only sting when violently provoked.
ReplyDeleteHi Gay - awesome title and an amazing creature - i love bugs - works of art thay are! - fun, fresh and sleek enough to put in my memory pocket - quite a Buzzzzzz1 :)
ReplyDeleteSheer delight, how you've infused him with such personality! I enjoyed this immensely. (especially as I also require an epi-pen so sometimes fear overrides fascination)
ReplyDeleteFierce indeed :) nice capture, Gay
ReplyDeleteYour poem could be turned into song lyrics...I think STING would be the logical artist to record this.
ReplyDeleteYou had me with the title, Gay. So much fun! But beware, those flyboys are pretty to look at, but wow, that stinger is lethal.
ReplyDeleteSo imaginative to human description to a yellow jacket..I fear their sting..I am allergic.
ReplyDeleteI love this piece Gay. Love the metaphor and the terrific descriptions and questions you provided. Great read. thanks
ReplyDeleteSometimes a piece is able to make me smile like there's no tomorrow, and I knew I was in for it here, from the title on. Great use of a classic structure as well, underlining the tongue-in-cheek of your poem.
ReplyDeleteLOL... really had to giggle at this one, nice Gay
ReplyDeleteLOL... really had to giggle at this one, nice Gay
ReplyDeleteah such fun, lovely little ode, to one i suspect has been surely neglected in the ode department..
ReplyDeleteLovely. k.
ReplyDeleteWasps and hornets, the season is upon us!! And oh do they seem to like our yard!! Loved this compact, concise little piece Gay, especially the last two lines!
ReplyDeletethis was so much fun- loved the description of the red sunglasses! Just need the temp to go up a bit and then we'll have loads of the little critters everywhere - I seem to get a wasps nest in my roof every year! Great fun and very well observed
ReplyDeleteI'll never see a wasp flying around inside our house and not want to snap my fingers and wear chinos. You nailed those flying muscle cars of purpose and menace. - Brendan
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this :) The sting is always something feared lol The poem in itself does justice to a mighty creature though, very well thought out, adore this! Poppy :)
ReplyDeleteCool that you chose this fellow for an ode. For most people the yellow jacket only inspires fear and loathing. Very well done.
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