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Backyard Hummingbirds

as I poured some wine 

hummingbirds sipped from the blooms... 

happy-hour time

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8/17/18
For : Tania Kitchin's Hummingbird Haiku Contest

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FJ Thomas

June 23, 2022 at 9:14 AM

A book! How awesome Carrie! I am glad you are doing well :) I do not write much anymore but I do try lol. Please let me know when your book is out!

FJ Thomas

June 22, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Hey I was passing through and see you haven't been posting. Hope you're okay over there Carrie.

Carrie Richards

June 23, 2022 at 7:48 AM

Thanks so much for checking up on me, FJ ! :) All's fine here,...just took a long hiatus after so many years on the Soup. However, another Souper and I are collaborating on a book of poems, to be coming out soon. Hope you are also keeping healthy, happy, and still writing your wonderful poetry! Thank you for the message!! I get little notice anymore, so I appreciated your asking :) Hugs

Jennifer Fenn

August 5, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Delightful!

FJ Thomas

December 2, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Love how you paired this Carrie :) Hope you have been well.

Suzanne Delaney

December 24, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Wonderful image and mood. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of your poetry. Cheers, SuZ

Ravindra K Kapoor

September 30, 2018 at 1:00 AM

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Connie Marcum Wong

September 23, 2018 at 4:04 PM

I love this Carrie. Nature at its best! I hope to see this at the top of the winner's list! : )

Ray Dillard

September 19, 2018 at 10:42 PM

Very Nice! I knew you liked hummingbirds. RAY

Winged Warrior

September 12, 2018 at 5:11 PM

Humming for nectar...pass the Cabernet Sauvignon please lol...the hummingbirds can drink what I spill lol...great haiku Carrie...love & wine...^WW^

Robert A. Dufresne

September 5, 2018 at 5:24 PM

A delightful muse Carrie. The nectar must be a very good year.

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Hello Carrie, I like your poem. it is cute.I just picture these birds sipping their nectar while you are sipping wine. have a nice evening my friend.

Viv Wigley

August 22, 2018 at 10:57 PM

A lovely take on the theme and a fine haiku, Carrie. Congrats!

Paul Callus

August 21, 2018 at 12:51 PM

I love your haiku, Carrie! Excellent. Congratulations on your fine win! Regards // paul

Carrie Richards

August 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM

I'm always flattered by any praise coming from you, Paul ! Thanks very much!

Susan Gentry

August 21, 2018 at 11:11 AM

Congratulations on your win. Excellent haiku!

Carrie Richards

August 21, 2018 at 7:38 PM

Thank you very much Susan !!!

Connie Marcum Wong

August 20, 2018 at 4:10 PM

This is a perfect haiku Carrie! You would be great at teaching how haiku should be written. Congratulations on your deserving win with this little gem! It is stunning! : )

Carrie Richards

August 21, 2018 at 7:38 PM

your comments are always so kind and thoughtful, Connie! Thanks for always being a great supporter of my poems !!