Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Hummingbird

Nearby my lovely rosebush, a surprise
I got, as I approached my house one day.
From out of nowhere – right before my eyes -
a hummingbird appeared, but did not stay.
It hovered for one second -such a sweet
and splendid tiny bird in front of me,
but then it flew away. For a repeat
performance I was hoping! Would I see
that fairy bird with wings so fast again?
A short time later, I was at my sink
and looking out my kitchen window when
that same bird came, then left - quick as a wink.
My chance encounter with it was so nice,
for in one day  it visited me twice!

July 11, 2020 for the BIRD Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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Howard Kerr December 24, 2020 at 6:05 PM Andrea, This is a remarkable poem that oozes charm and poignancy. Superb writing. Heartfelt thanks for win in your challenging Chastushka contest which I enjoyed. Have a lovely Christmas Howard

Anitha Jayasankar September 24, 2020 at 11:24 PM Loved reading this. Watching birds unexpected, twice is a delight indeed!. Ani

Aditi Mishra July 26, 2020 at 5:33 AM Sure thing it must be a visual delight to see a hummingbird twice in a day. Congratulations on your win dear Andrea. Blessings and love :)

Constance La France July 16, 2020 at 4:01 AM Andrea, congratulations on your win in my bird contest with this excellent poem, a FAV for me _Constance

JC Brul July 13, 2020 at 1:42 AM Revisiting to CONGRATULATE you, dear Andrea..This poem deserves this accolade..

John Watt July 12, 2020 at 11:27 PM So happy for you to see this awarded a #1 win!

Gershon Wolf July 12, 2020 at 11:25 PM Twice as nice!... I know that I almost never have to look far from the top of any contest to find your name, and here it is again, right there next to the top #1 finisher. Beautifully penned, Andrea. Congrats. Blessings, Gershon

Michael Tor July 12, 2020 at 9:29 PM I imagined this beautiful bird visiting you twice...

Eve Roper July 12, 2020 at 9:24 PM Back with congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Rico Leffanta July 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM Just wait until you see their mating performances, hovering in the air with all their luminous feathers extended! That will really make your day! Aloha! Rico

Vijay Pandit July 12, 2020 at 6:38 AM Charming glimpses, Andrea.

Paul Callus July 12, 2020 at 5:30 AM A visit by a hummingbird is supposed to bring you joy, love and good luck, Andrea! A double visit should bring double that:) Best regards // paul Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2020 at 3:46 PM well that's a lie. I don't think I've had much luck since then. hahaha. thanks for your comment, Paul.

Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 2:10 AM You have written such a powerful poem. I feel I too have seen the same hummingbird now, and it delighted me also Andea.

JC Brul July 12, 2020 at 12:46 AM Wow, I love how you nailed the parting line, "My chance encounter with it was so nice, for in one day it visited me twice!" Wonderful and unforgettable!!!

Eve Roper July 11, 2020 at 10:58 PM Perfect sonnet with a perfect win. :) I too have one that I get to see out of my kitchen window. It is just beautiful.

Harry Horsman July 11, 2020 at 10:34 PM I've always adored your sonnets, and this is just a continuation of your lovely warm, poetry.

Lindsay Laurie July 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM Hello Andrea … another fine sonnet from your pen Andrea. I enjoy reading and writing about birds, particularly when they visit our gardens. I read so much about hummingbirds but we don't have them here. What we do have though is eastern spinebill honeyeaters; tiny and flighty - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Judy Ball July 11, 2020 at 7:09 PM Love the way you referred to it as a fairy bird. Very good description of this lovely little bird. My grandmother loved humming birds too and had many in her garden all summer. I love humming birds too. Great job. God Bless, JB

John Watt July 11, 2020 at 5:14 PM Now THAT'S enjambment! You write sonnets exactly the way I love to read them, Andrea. You tell a story of a lovely double encounter with the beautiful hummingbird, with such exquisite rhymes and rhythms so carefully laid out. You have mastered this form, my friend. A FAV!

Regina Mcintosh July 11, 2020 at 4:19 PM This is truly awesomely expressed. I love the form and verse. It is a lovely write. You are creative and wise and worthy of a win, dear friend. God bless you

Tom Cunningham July 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM And that encounter inspired you well Andrea, good luck in the contest. Hope you're weekend is going well. Tom