Bombylius Major (Beefly)

This bee like insect

with stout hairy body

it`s long proboscis

seeking out some nectar 

hovers over flowers

 working hard to stay still

delicately veined wings

shimmering in the light

it`s ability to mimic

the humble bumble bee

is an amazing

feat of earth`s nature

with large compound eyes

helps it to see well

it`s long skinny legs

dangle while in flight

revealing that this bee

is a fly in disguise

nature is wonderful and always full of surprises...

  © Lissie Poems 2014.