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Calypso

calypso darting
peering through open windows
rufous hummingbird

an old gourd hanging
blowing gently in the breeze
its peach tree abode

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this hummingbird has been hanging around all season, at first i thought it was simply due to the feeders. after doing some lawn maintenance today, i saw it entering a hollowed out gourd i put in my peach tree last summer. i figure, s/he is now part of the estate, may as well give it a name: calypso.

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Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 6/15/2014 2:53:00 PM

Enjoyed this Raven! ~~Keith~~

Malkavian Raven
Date: 6/15/2014 8:25:00 PM

Thank you, Keith. I've got new neighbors who have seen Calypso about and I told them where s/he makes her/his home.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/8/2014 8:51:00 PM

I can just see Calypso making itself quite at home - carefree and humming cheerfully to itself:-)

Malkavian Raven
Date: 6/9/2014 6:15:00 AM

If s/he would sit still long enough, I'd attempt to get a picture to share. ;) Thank you for stopping by and taking time out to read. - Raven

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 12:56:00 PM

Thank you Aaron, please tap me on the shoulder when you have the Malkavian...Linda

Malkavian Raven
Date: 6/8/2014 6:54:00 PM

I've put together an introductory piece, entitled "The Malkavian: The Embrace" (broken into two parts due to character limitations). Will try have to have the next chapter up by end of week. I look forward to your critiquing; be as brutally as honest - I won't cry, promise. - Aaron

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 10:32:00 AM

LOL, that's what I do when I'm soup-ing... I blow up inboxes... LOL :) My energy's a little tooo much.. Thanks for the replies.... Linda

Malkavian Raven
Date: 6/8/2014 10:38:00 AM

You're welcome. And in case you've yet to read my introduction on the forums, I think it only fair that you know my real name as well; Aaron. But you're more than welcome to call me what you wish. ;) - Malkavian

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 9:00:00 AM

Hi Malkavian, with the interesting name:) I do love and enjoy the peace and imagery. I once named a humming bird.. MINE... :) I kept an eye, on it. Until it came back no more. thank you for sharing your the bottom note....Linda

Malkavian Raven
Date: 6/8/2014 10:29:00 AM

You're welcome, and thank you for coming by... again. ;) You just keep blowing up my inbox this morning, and it is a welcomed sight, I assure you. - Malkavian Raven