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The Bee That Clung To My Arm
I wondered if it was happy to be with me, or annoyed by my sudden movement.
As I tried to swing it away,
It held on, regardless of my actions.
I kept it on longer, seeing the way it seemed to trust me.
Until I decided once more to swing it away,
Although it forcefully stayed on once more, threatened to sting.
Eventually I forced it off,
Almost killing it.
Even though I deeply wanted it to be with me.
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The Meaning
The bee is a metaphor which resembles a person, I’m trying to connect with and understand. It’s basically about relationships and boundaries.
I emphasize the uncertainty of one's intentions that is usually experienced in relationships. Wondering if the "bee" is happy or annoyed makes the mind think the worst.
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The Meaning (Continued)
I try to keep it on my arm, wanting it to be with me. Though this trust is fragile and I don’t even trust myself. As I’m about to leave, the bee’s threat to sting me is expressing for me to not leave.
It was my fault.
The final few lines symbolize regret, which shows the complexity of human emotions and the unforeseen consequences of our actions.
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The bee's decision to trust me, at least initially, was one that I threw away.
(selfishness consumes me)
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IDEAS CURATED BY
CURATOR'S NOTE
It’s been rough the past month, after trying to move on from her. A bee landed on me, and it caused me to rethink what I’ve done and had me write this poem.
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