Loss Of A Hive
Personal memory by William Mercado
2016 • Paterson, NJ, USA
Back in the day, one of my favorite animals were bees. Sure, I was scared of them just like any other child, but none the less i just loved the sound they made and how they looked. I remember Springtime used to be their biggest resurgence, but every year, I've noticed a change. Every year as of late, I've noticed less and less bees coming into our town, with last summer being the least I've ever seen. This honestly scares me.
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