Where would we be without the humble bee?

A question it is timely to pursue,

for it would be the end for you and me;

if they became extinct, we’d die out too.

Our lives depend on what they pollinate,

so treat them well, ensure that they survive,

that we in turn continue to exist.

There should be no debate;

we need to nurture them and see they thrive,

removed from the endangered species list.

 

Largely unseen, in gardens, woods and fields

they gently buzz, to visit every bloom;

their simple purpose, maximise the yield

so nature can replace what we consume.

And why would we consider them a threat?

They mostly just ignore us in their flight

and go about their business day by day

despite our fears, and yet

we owe them such a debt incurred in spite

of us; a debt we can’t afford to pay.