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Hummingbirds

hummingbirds arrive on summer wings aflutter ruby breasts glist'ning courageous fellows long slender beaks are probing red flower feeder May 15, 2021 for "Surprise Me" Poetry Contest sponsored by Line Gautier

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2021 4:32:00 PM

You have described the hummingbirds in a loving way.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:57:00 PM

I don't know how they do it, but they are very feisty little birds.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/15/2021 1:10:00 PM

Beautiful poem. I love to see them. They have just arrived here and I feed them all season :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 1:11:00 PM

Ah, thanks, Heidi. I'm glad you enjoyed the poeml, and I am glad the hummingbirds are back!

Mark Toney

Date: 5/15/2021 12:02:00 PM

Hummingbirds are a delight to watch! I enjoyed your dynamic haiku :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 12:48:00 PM

Thank you, Mark.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/15/2021 11:46:00 AM

Hello Milton, the humming bids a re tiny. they fly so fast you can barely see them. Enjoy your your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/16/2021 10:49:00 AM

Your welcome Milton, enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 12:47:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene.