L Milton Hankins Poet Haiku

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 May 15, 2021 at 4:32 PM You have described the hummingbirds in a loving way. L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 4:57 PM I don't know how they do it, but they are very feisty little birds.

Heidi Sands May 15, 2021 at 1:10 PM Beautiful poem. I love to see them. They have just arrived here and I feed them all season :) L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 1:11 PM Ah, thanks, Heidi. I'm glad you enjoyed the poeml, and I am glad the hummingbirds are back!

Mark Toney May 15, 2021 at 12:02 PM Hummingbirds are a delight to watch! I enjoyed your dynamic haiku :) L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 12:48 PM Thank you, Mark.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 15, 2021 at 11:46 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 May 16, 2021 at 10:49 AM Your welcome Milton, enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 12:47 PM Thanks, Darlene.