Queen Bee she never wanted to be: she was a mass of contradictions, a curious amalgam of supreme confidence and deep insecurities – a wounded eagle as capable and likely to soar high in the sky as crash down in a flurry of golden feathers.
Yet that crown was given to her time and time again, she was put on that pedestal but she wanted nothing more than to climb down – except they wouldn’t let her. In fits of frustration she would sometimes swat an especially vexatious part of the swarm but her efforts, although spirited, were in vain.
She was never left alone, they surrounded her, drained her of all her vital powers, she took on their anxiety, their hurt – their need smothered her; they drove her insane but she was never allowed to escape, they were the moths, she was the flame – they had chosen her, for better and for worse, she was: their reluctant Queen Bee.
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“she was a mass of contradictions, a curious amalgam of supreme confidence and deep insecurities ”
Ahhh, this is me!! I’m glad you found words for this!
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Ha, I think this could apply to a lot of people…me included 😉
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Beautiful and disturbing piece!
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Thank you, it’s very nice of you to say so 🙂
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I don’t know what is wrong with WordPress, suddenly I see I am not following u 😞
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WordPress does that all the time, it’s soo annoying
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And now I am clicking on follow button, does not work. I ll try again tomorrow
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Nathalie, I love this phrase, “she was a mass of contradictions, a curious amalgam of supreme confidence and deep insecurities”, so well written. You always offer up much to think about. This piece, “Queen Bee” has left me quiet and still as I contemplate the fate of some. Without a doubt, your words are a delight to read and wonderfully thought provoking. I think the artwork is stunning, just perfect! Have a wonderful week!
Warm wishes,
Pepperanne
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Thank you Pepperanne, as usual your words have left a smile on my face – I love that I come back to your comment after my little break 🙂
Hope you had a great week and an equally great Sunday.
Warm wishes – Nathalie
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Well written Nathalie! I enjoyed it. This one sounds like it was from the heart.
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Thanks Matt, it was indeed from the heart…some would call it a “rant” but I like “from the heart” better 😉
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You have a delightfully magical imagination
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Thank you, what a lovely thing to say!
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Great theme
Great piece
Lots to think about
As always Sheldon
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Incredible!
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Aw, thank you so much!
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You capture the sense of feeling trapped well. Beautifully written and painful to read. Well done!
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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Wow!
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I’m so pleased you liked it!
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I would state a few analogies with our hierarchical world and political systems… But I guess I´d kill the poetic magic of your poem, dear Nathalie…. Ha…
Just wonderful… thanks for sharing. Love. Aquileana 💫✨🌟 –
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