Barbara Gorelick Poet Verse

Hummingbird Alouette

wings beating, beating
a frenzied greeting
hovering around my head
here and there you flit
with no time to sit
so much work to keep you fed

oh you little sprite
wonder at your flight
you're so like a magic spell
flash of ruby wing
pleasure that you  bring
here and gone, a sweet farewell

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Casarah Nance September 16, 2014 at 7:36 AM Wonderful win sweetie, your poem had wonderful images and flow. :)

Paul Callus September 15, 2014 at 4:47 PM Well done Barbara! Your hummingbird put me under its spell! lovely imagery. Congratulations on a deserved win. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans September 15, 2014 at 1:48 PM So very beautiful Barbara. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison September 15, 2014 at 1:14 PM Dropping back with my congrats Barbara - this is a delight to read again it is one of my favourite winners:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2014 at 8:47 AM oh, I just loved the sprite line and the flash of ruby wings. This is so nice. I saw one by chance the other day and it's the kind of bird you feel honored to catch sight of. congrats in my contest. I hope you see my blog. All my top three placed poems could have been number one with flawless meter because all were a delight.

Margaret Foster September 15, 2014 at 8:02 AM Such busy little birds, a delight to watch as you poem was a delight to read. Good write Barbara. Congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong September 15, 2014 at 6:42 AM Humming birds are my favorite bird to watch. I have watched them filmed in slow motion and they are just a marvel. You captured their delightful actions. Congratulations Barbara, on your win. Barbara Gorelick September 15, 2014 at 8:13 AM Thank you, those little birds are miracle. BG

Ilene Bauer September 1, 2014 at 7:29 PM i absolutely love hummingbirds and your poem has captured everything i love about them. wonderful!

Frederic Parker September 1, 2014 at 4:48 PM this poem read quick as a humming bird, well done

Faye Gibson September 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM Barbara, this summer we had a hummingbird that would actually sit in our cherry tree; we would watch it from our family room. We were sure there was a nest there...somewhere, but we couldn't find it. The nests are about dime size. Would love to have one. Lovely poem. Good luck.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM - So beautiful ...... but, a little feeling of sadness - Thank you, Barbara - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison September 1, 2014 at 1:27 PM Stunning imagery Barbara good luck in the contest I hope this delightful write does well for you:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne September 1, 2014 at 1:13 PM my all time favorite adorable sight are hummingbirds. this is excellent you did mother nature proud. thank you for a wonderful read.