The Honey Bees of Windom

Thomas Hemminger

March 12, 2023

You call me to the private road,

Tucked away on our Windom farm,

Leading through the cedar and the post oak

To the opening mead.

As tree gives way to wildflower,

The chorus of your winging

Whispers of your happy work

Among the bounty of the sun-kissed crowds

Of coneflowers, daisies,

baby blue eyes, and strawberry clover.

You hum a summer song

Of sweetest tones to gather

All you need to yield

the life-flow of good earth.

Your tuneful work has wrought

A treasure richer than all kings.

And, you teach the taster of

Your ancient wisdom;

Of health and happiness.

Thomas Hemminger is an elementary music teacher living in Dallas, Texas. His personal hero is Mr. Fred Rogers, the creator of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. It was through America’s favorite “neighbor” that Thomas learned of the importance of loving others and of giving them their own space and grace to grow.