Bee King

Gentlest soul I've known on earth

No treasure fine could match his worth

Carpenter, gardener, beekeeper, too

Moral fiber strong & true

Two roles now he's put aside

Third one, though, fulfills with pride

It's one so few could ever do

Might even hurt them badly too

But, him, the bees have learned to trust

Mutual respect a must

Shared a bond so many years

That now they even share his tears

They swarm to him & sing their song

Tell him, with them he does belong

And though they'll always need their queen

Here is something never seen

I understand the song they sing

It names him as their first bee king

It promises all will soon be well

And on his pain he should'nt dwell

Faith tells me that he will heal

Find a way through this ordeal

Then peace again he'll finally know

And honey, once again, will flow