Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER, by SYLVIA PLATH            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: A garden of mouthings. Purple, scarlet-speckled, black
Last Line: The queen bee marries the winter of your year
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs.
Subject(s): Bees; Fathers & Daughters; Insects; Beekeeping; Bugs