The Happiness of Bees

I am not sure if bees would smile,
Or if they did, what would be the subtlety thereof,
Or if their eyes might dance,
With their wagging behinds...
But maybe so...
A fly might know happiness,
A toad might know hope.
An elephant might know rhinoceros
For all I know.

Whitman's Beard!

I just thought it worth remarking on Whitman's beard.   I have less to say about other stuff.  Quite remarkable, in its own way, Whitman's beard; ergo, my need to remark thereon...