L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Hummingbird

While sitting on my front porch
Having my ham sandwich for lunch,
A tiny ruby-throated hummingbird
Flew past my head at lightning speed
I did think it rather strange, indeed,
For I don’t usually hummingbirds feed
Until I realized I was wearing a bright
Red shirt, which he must have taken
For a feeder, he was quite mistaken,
A speed record he was clearly breakin’.

written September 4, 2021

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Sara Kendrick September 5, 2021 at 11:37 AM Ahhh!! How cute. They are attracted to certain colors like orange, yellow, red, and also to the scent of the pollen in the flowers. I enjoyed reading this one today. I do enjoy seeing the hummers in the summer months. It is amazing what they can do. Usually unless one has a feeder or flowers that they feed upon one rarely sees one. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara L Milton Hankins September 5, 2021 at 12:24 PM Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind comment on my poem. I enjoyed your poems.

Heidi Sands September 5, 2021 at 8:26 AM Wow! I love this. I can see it happening. I have almost been hit by flying humming birds around. But, I do feed them :) L Milton Hankins September 5, 2021 at 8:34 AM Thanks for your read and for telling your experience, Heidi. I think they are beautiful, but not very plentiful in my neighborhood. Perhaps I should start feeding them.

Sotto Poet September 5, 2021 at 8:11 AM I had a good laugh while reading this humorous story, and it was fascinating to discover that the color red was the catalyst for all of this. L Milton Hankins September 5, 2021 at 8:35 AM I think that was the case, Lasaad. I'm told they are attracted to red.

Gershon Wolf September 4, 2021 at 7:48 PM Glad you were only a 'feeder,' not a 'bleeder,' Milt. :) gw L Milton Hankins September 4, 2021 at 8:09 PM Funny thing, gw. I AM a bleeder. It was rather startling and I'm not sure who was the most startled!