Yes I've never been Stung by the humble Bee,
I don't bother it - So it can't bother me.
And I've never found out to my terrible cost,
The Pain involved by an angry Wasp.
Hornets and Ants I'll just walk away,
The 'Yellow Tailed Scorpion' is worth keeping at bay.
But I have been Stung many times before:
By a Traveling Salesman at my Door.
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Author:
Kevin Hulme (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: May 19th, 2026 18:52
- Comment from author about the poem: All true. As far as the Bee etc, With Summer on the Touchline, warming up, Ready to come on the field : Who knows?
- Category: Humor
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Kevin, this gave me a good laugh, my friend. I love how the poem builds through increasingly dangerous creatures only to reveal the true predator at the doorstep with a clipboard and rehearsed smile. 🤣 Short, sharp, and wonderfully delivered. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Yes . Thank you. I saw a girl the other day trying to 'Shoo' away a Bee. And that gave me the Idea for this . Sometimes it happens like that . Happy you liked this.
I do not believe for one minute your last two lines, but as a finalising poetic flourish, then it can pass muster.
With respect to nature, while I manage to survive disputes in general, my policy is definitely, as yours, tiptoe quietly away: nil confrontation. This is doubly true as advice relating to nature's snake division.
Fun read.
I have had some dodgy Work done by these Salesmen. Now I have a Sign in the Window: 'No Salesman'. Thanks for Reading.
Whether humble or bumble I have not either but been stung many times by bees and wasps and a couple of times by salesmen. A clever write and well composed. A most fun read with a message. Well done Kevin
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
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