Sotto Poet Poet Free verse

Hummingbird Leap

Written: May 25, 2024
                
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hummingbirds with chartreuse throats
scared to fly off the ground
favored tightrope walking
where the sky and ocean collide
she considered attempting flight 
another time a circus visited town
another area where she may hide
hidden under a fake scowl

      nestled comfortably away 
      from the mother bird's picks
      a fledgling with propensity
      with paralytic rhinitis

      without plucking feathers
      to reveal a fractured limb
      or scars carved into wings
      stitched together
      a dinky bird soon gasped for air
      hurriedly touched line
      and took on a Goliath.              
                                                     leep 
                                                    *            
                                                *
                                             *
                                  to join her friend.
                                  weird and delicate.
                                                                  misfits

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Duke Beaufort May 28, 2024 at 9:27 AM SP, the description of what it takes to get going is breathtaking. It takes time, but then the fun begins....even for the misfit, nerd, or weirdo. We really don't want to hide forever. Life is too short.

Silent One May 26, 2024 at 9:31 AM A deep poem which poem which effectively captures the delicate balance between fear and courage through its vivid imagery and careful structure. The use of the hummingbird as a metaphor for vulnerable individuals facing their fears adds depth and emotional resonance. The visual elements and rhythmic flow enhance the poem’s impact, making it a poignant reflection on bravery, vulnerability, and the importance of finding one’s place among kindred spirits.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 25, 2024 at 4:56 PM Stunning poem my dear Sotto. Whatever nature makes is beatifuly to be admired. Whatever you write is something to be admired. I love humminbirds, difficult to see them but beautiful to look at.. Enchanting as you always write. Love/ María