Poems

Chapter 40: THE WORKER BEE.

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A compact collection of short lyrics and occasional longer pieces that pair devotional reflection with sentimental and patriotic themes. Poems move between nature scenes, seascapes, and seasonal detail to explore faith, hope, duty, and the consolations of memory. Language tends toward clear, hymnlike phrasing and moral admonition, with moments of celebratory exhortation and public commemoration interspersed among intimate domestic and pastoral sketches.

THE WORKER BEE.

Through the fields of nodding clover

Comes a dainty little rover;

On from bud to blossom hasting,

Not the smallest moment wasting.

Ever gay and uncomplaining,

Nature's honeyed chalice draining;

Merry little worker bee,

Ev'ry day a jubilee.

Past the "red-cap's" fragrant bower

To a modest sister flower,

In whose tender heart reposes

All the sweets of all the roses;

Then with golden trophies laden

Homeward hums this busy maiden;

Merry little worker bee,

Ev'ry day a jubilee.