"Tales from Paradise" (The Poem)
Oh what a life,
to live free of strife
Running the gamut,
around the planet
Great wonders I've seen,
I may need a vaccine
You think this sounds nice?
I call it Paradise!
Tall mountains I've climbed
Strange languages pantomimed
Deep oceans explored
Drank rum from a gourd
New foods to partake
My senses awake
Was there any sacrifice?
No! This is Paradise!
I've had beer for breakfast, sailing for lunch
All of the highlights, even Conch for Brunch
Truffles, and Quail, a sweetbread or two
Fine wines, liqueurs, and wild game too
So many delights, so much to experience
Everything is "input", there's no interference
But it's the people I meet that make it worthwhile
Regardless of anything else I compile
I'm sure that you've heard "A Place is just a Place"
It's absolutely NOTHING without a smiling face
It's been said twice
But this is Paradise!
After all of these years
I've ended up here
beBee's the place
Where I now interface
In this virtual reality
Where I buzz avidly
The people are so nice
That's what makes it Paradise
The hives are all busy, bees are buzzing
I'm spreading the word, better call my cousin
Such a wide range of people all in one place
Good thing it's virtual or we'd have no space
From business, writers, doctors, professionals, gurus
Teachers, media, IT, HR, directors, trades, and a Chef too!
So much talent, expertise, and advice
It absolutely is a Paradise!
Javier 🐝 beBee, he's the top dog
He's so busy, I can imagine his backlog
Lisa 🐝 Gallagher with your whimsical ways
It was you that convinced me I was here to stay
Look! Up in the sky: it's a bird; a plane; a rose (?)
No, it's the prognosticator of poetry, the Prince of Prose
Wearing his mask and cape he leaps over small children and stops speeding snails
Just to deliver his verse via emails
Lighting up everyone's life at any opportunity with his marble sharp wit
And looks to match, with a kind word for everyone's benefit
Everyone's Buddy
Mr. Lisa 🐝 Gallagher
I have to admit
With no hint of jest
That it was your Buzz Ken
That inspired this gem
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@ken-boddie/more-o-me-rhymes-and-other-word-crimes-vol-ii-66872#c57
Do you remember my comment? It's the seed for this post
I said I would get you, but you're still the "Host with the Most"
Wayne Yoshida is our BBQ King
I'm sure his food is quite addicting
I would like to think that Ken Boddie's a friend
A true gourmet, right to the end
I hope to cook for you, either this life or the next
You've had the rest, but I want to show you the best
Gert Scholtz writes great stuff, like "A Long Jump in Time"
But at our age I think a "Short jump" is fine
Talked about music with Wayne Yoshida
My mind here on beBee is getting quite stretched
And then there's my new friend Praveen Raj Gullepalli
(in the immortal words of Alice Cooper, from "School's out")
"We can't even think of a word that rhymes!"
Dean Owen is our resident "Brain Scientist"
If cerebral's the topic, he'll answer in earnest
(and he'll chime in intelligently on other topics as well :-) )
Let's not forget our "Rocket Surgeons" are here
George Touryliov and Gert Scholtz; they discuss the exosphere
https://www.bebee.com/group/universe-space-beyond
A special mention for Savvy Raj, and your thoughtful prose
If I were blind, I'd still see your inner beauty's glow
Gerald Hecht, we're all cheering you on
You're 100 day countdown is a phenomenon
( https://www.bebee.com/producer/@sara-jacobovici/one-hundred-day-countdown )
Hey Harvey Lloyd, You always deliver
I hope to join you one day for a beer on your river
I always enjoy the dialogue with Praveen Raj Gullepalli
Your comments and feedback are worth absolute millions
Another great mind is Deb 🐝 Helfrich
Who's comments and points make any topic rich
Your profile says you're a "Strategist",
I think that's Great!
Ian Weinberg's not a guy to underestimate
There's Aaron 🐝 Skogen, and although he's American
He can talk about chainsaws like he's almost Canadian
(Speaking of which)
A quick shout out to a few of my fellow Canucks
The first would be Mr. George Touryliov
He always has a beer at the drop of a puck
Don 🐝 Kerr is somewhere out there canoeing
For the sake of his neighbors I hope he's not "mooning"
There once was a show called "The A Team"
It just started out as a pipe-dream
It originally planned to be shot in Canada
"What's that?" you may say
It would have been called "Team Eh"
There's so many writers, I'm just amazed
Here's your own section, don't be dazed
It's amazing that Savvy Raj gets anything done
Because I know that Bali is just way too much fun
John White, MBA is a very busy guy
An example he sets always reaching for the sky
Sara Jacobovici is here and when not writing his notes
He can be found on the water driving his boat
Paul "Pablo" Croubalian's a writer but he's also a cook,
Check out his hive, what's next? A Cookbook?
https://www.bebee.com/group/cooking-for-men-and-other-culinary-challenged-people
To all you Ambassadors out there, your names are a challenge
Like trying to fish for the elusive muskellunge
But I had a brainstorm, a simple way out
You're own VIP section, so I wasn't putout
Franci's abuzz, active as ever,
Always great feedback, whatever the weather
Ali Anani is always around
His thoughtful comments always astound
Liesbeth Leysen who's writing is art
That's because she's such a romantic at heart
Joyce Bowen's prolific at writing the Buzz
Full of life, love, emotions and "fuzz"
Stephen Metral is my social media Guru
All the tech info, hope he doesn't lead me askew
To those that I've missed
It's by no means a "Dis"
I'll get you on the next edition
Please don't have a conniption
To all my friends in beBee world
It's been a slice, don't get unfurled
Just remember the words I say, no matter your device
Tomorrow is a brand new day, and it will be Paradise
Just when I thought I had seen it all
New life, new hope, I'm having a Ball!
Look on my shoulders, what do you see?
Of course I call him "Mini-me"
They grow so fast
Things just don't last
I have the same hairline as my grandson Bryce
(Do you know what the next line is going to be?)
Yes, that's Paradise!
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Comments
Debasish Majumder
5 years ago #44
CityVP Manjit
5 years ago #43
Randall Burns
5 years ago #42
Thank You I appreciate that. glad you enjoyed :-)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #41
HaHa! Nice to hear from you Nicole Chardenet, it's been a while, I hope that you're well. :-)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #40
HaHa! Thanks for that Harvey Lloyd, great poem, I do appreciate it! I have to laugh as your comment immediately reminded me of a quote by the late Kurt Cobain of "Nirvana" regarding Weird Al Yankovich. When Weird Al did a cover of Nirvana's song, "Smells like teen spirit", Kurt proudly said, "Well now I know that we made it Big, Weird Al did one of our songs!", (Nirvana also sold an additional million albums after Weird Al did that cover). As much as I appreciate your sentiment and the big smile you put on my face Harvey I really think that Ken Boddie is more suited to being the "Weird Al" of beBee World. :-)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #39
Thank you so much for your kind words @ Ali 🐝 Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee I must say that it is being here on beBee that inspires me and motivates me to write, seriously without the interactions with the amazing people here, such as yourself, I really would have nothing to write about nor would I feel compelled to do so. Have a great day Buddy! :-)
Harvey Lloyd
6 years ago #38
Ali Anani
6 years ago #37
Ali Anani
6 years ago #36
George Touryliov
6 years ago #35
Randall Burns
6 years ago #34
Thanks Paul \ Sure, I appreciate the invite
Randall Burns
6 years ago #33
Thank you so much Deb\ud83d\udc1d Lange, Brand Ambassador @beBee I appreciate the feedback :-)
Lisa Gallagher
6 years ago #32
With the exception that the guys didn't look like you, after reading your buzzes and talking to them I had a feeling many of you are full of it. They asked me if I was a foodie since I had so many questions and seemed to understand a bit. He did call himself the Executive Chef, I couldn't remember and I knew Head Chef didn't sound right. I will check out your page. I need to update mine eventually. Not a lot has changed though. Thanks!
Randall Burns
6 years ago #31
Nice Lisa \ud83d\udc1d Gallagher Yep sounds like a couple of Chefs to me, yes we are "full of it", "Head Chef" is a used term, along with "Executive Chef", "Chef de Cuisine", (or just "Chef"), other positions, different ranks, in the kitchen, Commis, Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Station Chef, etc. I have just updated my profile page, (finally), with my work experience, check it out when you have some time, you'll see some of the different positions.
Lisa Gallagher
6 years ago #30
That's awesome Paul! Let me know when it's available. I like the idea of meal plans too! PS: Randall Burns, I was taking pics tonight from the 27th floor at the Hyatt Regency and I kept hearing 2 guys next me mentioning "look at the shots 'she's getting.' Then....... one guy said, hey can you get a pic of both of us and label it "Two Chefs from Denver?" They were serious, haha. I did take 3 shots. I thought of you because they seemed so carefree and well.. full of it ;-) The head Chef.. not sure if that's the term has also been well traveled like you, he even worked over in Italy.
Lisa Gallagher
6 years ago #29
How cool Paul! I'd love to purchase a copy of the one w/the diet you used to lose the weight.
Randall Burns
6 years ago #28
Paul \ I'd be interested of a copy of that book when you publish, keep me posted. :-)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #27
Great to hear from you Lisa \ud83d\udc1d Gallagher Thanks for the feedback
Lisa Gallagher
6 years ago #26
Randall Burns
6 years ago #25
Aaron \ud83d\udc1d Skogen HaHa! Nice Haiku, Thanks for the feedback and Yes, I'll hold your beer for you anytime buddy! (It will probably be empty by the time you get it back though :-) )
Randall Burns
6 years ago #24
Thank You so much for your feedback Savvy Raj, I`m glad you enjoyed it::-)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #23
HaHa! Ken Boddie Clever and Classy as usual, Thanks for the poem and have a great day as well, (I guess I have to learn how to get those little happy face thingies on my posts as well)
Randall Burns
6 years ago #22
Praveen Raj Gullepalli Great poem my friend, glad you could see the humor in your "special place" on my post, and great song! Thank You
Randall Burns
6 years ago #21
Randall Burns
6 years ago #20
Kevin Pashuk
6 years ago #19
Ken Boddie
6 years ago #18
David B. Grinberg
6 years ago #17
Paul Walters
6 years ago #16
🐝 Fatima G. Williams
6 years ago #15
don kerr
6 years ago #14
Sara Jacobovici
6 years ago #13
Sara Jacobovici
6 years ago #12
Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee
6 years ago #11
stephan metral 🐝 Innovative Brand Ambassador
6 years ago #10
Haha flashhh Back
Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸
6 years ago #9
Harvey Lloyd
6 years ago #8
Gert Scholtz
6 years ago #7
Randall Burns
6 years ago #6
HaHastephan metral \ud83d\udc1d Innovative Brand Ambassador yep the Foodie challenge, it is on my agenda, I'm brainstorming,, I'm also busy at work too, I'll keep you posted, great to hear from you
Randall Burns
6 years ago #5
Not quite sure what you're referring to there buddy... :-) LMAO!!!
stephan metral 🐝 Innovative Brand Ambassador
6 years ago #4
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
6 years ago #3
Wayne Yoshida
6 years ago #2
Ian Weinberg
6 years ago #1