1.20.2011

Self-Portrait With Bees (A Poem)

SELF-PORTRAIT WITH BEES

Entering the hive
is like falling down a black velvet staircase.

Off come the gloves, the hat, the veil.

Proudly, I pose for my portrait with sweetness,
my portrait with pain.

1 comment:

Comfrey Cottages said...

loved this Gerry:) thank you for sharing