The Rose And The Bumblebee Poem by Mark Heathcote

Love must have its tempest
said the bee to the rose
love must have its passions-harnessed
before its midnights, close.

Yes, love must have its passion
said the rose to the bee
love must unburden of a fashion
if it's ever to be free.

But isn't that loves, betrayal
said the bee to the rose
peering beneath; her petal veils
before whisking on his toes.

Your love truly a tempest
said the rose to the bee
but I'm the queen most - royalist
Sir—on this, we'll both agree.

Love must have its tempest
and this is plain to see
why passion's flame did bless
the rose and the bee.