Sara Eliza Johnson reads "Beekeeping"

The video features a reading of the poem 'Beekeeping' from the book 'Bone Map'. The poem was inspired by the author's experience with bees nesting in her garage during her MFA years. The poem explores themes of nature, love, and pain, using vivid imagery to convey the beauty and complexity of beekeeping.

What inspired the poet to write the poem 'Beekeeping'?

• A documentary about bees

• Living with bees in her garage

• A childhood memory

• An encounter with a beekeeper

In the poem, what does the poet describe as being held in a 'corona'?

• A flower

• Her body

• A bee

• The sun

What natural element is mentioned at the edge of the Valley in the poem?

• Violet hyacinths

• Bluebells

• Golden sunflowers

• Wild roses

What happens to the poet when she lifts a comb in the hive?

• She gets stung by bees

• She finds honey

• She sees a queen bee

• She drops the comb

How does the poet describe the feeling of love in the poem?

• A radiant pain

• A gentle breeze

• A soothing melody

• A warm embrace