Friday, March 15, 2024

Bee Invasion

The playing had to be delayed,

(It happens, in a sport)

Though not because of rain, but bees

Around the tennis court.


It seemed a bee invasion

Caused some havoc in a match.

(There’s some video, which I’d say 

Is a worthwhile clip to catch.)


With play suspended, someone called

A beekeeper, who came

And vacuumed up the hordes of bees

On which to lay the blame.


When, 90 minutes later,

Quarter-final play resumed,

The bees were gone (just captured,

But not dead, as I’d assumed).


The keeper said the swarm was small,

About 3,000 bees,

Yet quite enough to bring 

Some tennis players to their knees.


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