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Hummingbirds

For my friend Ahmad, who requested a poem about hummingbirds :) 

No hummingbirds
Nowhere hummingbirds
What the eff are hummingbirds?

Birds, the world is filled with flocks
They have the weirdest names
I am NOT playing games
No regulars like sparrows or hawks

(screamers) Anhimidae 
I'm asking you, what are they
(magpie goose) Anseranatidae 
Are they fowl, or birds of prey?
(ducks, geese, and swans) Anatidae 
Do we eat them,  yay or nay?

But no hummingbirds
Nowhere hummingbirds
What the eff are hummingbirds?

Birds, there's small ones and real big
Birds that fly and birds that run
Birds you eat , or keep for fun
SO many birds, it makes me sick

(megapodes) Megapodiidae 
Are they straight or are they gay?
(chachalacas, currasows, and guans) Cracidae 
I even like the blue and grey Jay
(guineafowl) Numididae 
Hand their juicy bits on a tray

But no hummingbirds
Nowhere hummingbirds
What the eff are hummingbirds?

You wanted a poem about hummingbirds
Well here it is my lovely friend
Do you know how much time I spent
Investigating your silly hummingbirds?
WHERE I LIVE THERE ARE NO HUMMINGBIRDS!

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February 6, 2017

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Pashang Salehi February 9, 2017 at 4:05 PM I bet Darren you do not live in southern California, since here we have lots of Trochilidae...... I didn't know that you're an Ornithologists.... Cute poem Darren White February 10, 2017 at 12:50 AM Hah, no ornithologist... But I must admit I did my research for this poem only :)

White Wolf February 7, 2017 at 10:53 PM You do have a wonderful sense of humour, Duir! And I can imagine you spending quite a bit of time researching too! Not sure if you are in hospital yet bro, but thinking of you! Great poem too! Darren White February 10, 2017 at 12:49 AM Thanks Budgie :) And hahaha I did and then decided to make it a fun poem instead of a serious one.

Claudia Polydoro February 7, 2017 at 6:50 PM hahahaha - I read this with a huge smile on my face, Daren!!! And the last 2 lines made me laugh! Great poem :D Darren White February 10, 2017 at 12:48 AM Ahmad loved it :)

John Herlihy February 7, 2017 at 5:38 AM Love those birds. They simply hum. Love it. JH Darren White February 7, 2017 at 5:45 AM Thanks John :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 6, 2017 at 10:05 PM Hilarious and come to think of it, I've never seen a humming bird where I live either! Where are all the hummingbirds?? I hope your friend loves your poem as much as I do...L&B, Rhonda Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:38 PM Thank you Rhonda, and yes he likes it a lot :)

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2017 at 4:58 PM ahh, shucks no hummingbirds where you live?? I saw one come right up to me last summer and it was awesome. I had to see this one since I love those little birds. Cute poem for your friend, Darren. Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:38 PM We only have very boring very bland birds here :) such a shame! Thanks Andrea :)

Tim Smith February 6, 2017 at 3:10 PM The hummingbird is a symbol for going back in time. It is the only bird that can fly backwards. Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:33 PM Owww, if only I had known that, I'd have written him a different poem. But it's okay, he loves this one :)

Nette Onclaud February 6, 2017 at 12:38 PM your wit shines through this delightful poem... well done, despite the fact you haven't seen a hummingbird,darren!..huggs Darren White February 6, 2017 at 12:44 PM Thank you, Nette :) Now hope that Ahmad likes it too haha

Heidi Sands February 6, 2017 at 11:59 AM I can understand how it would be difficult to force write a topic you are not familiar with or see. You did well with the writing and humor. I have them here in the summer though. They are beautiful and make little sounds as they arrive to eat, but are territorial at feeders , going after others that come around. I also saved one once that flew from my hand. :) Darren White February 6, 2017 at 12:07 PM Yes? Hah, so nice! My boyfriend tells me they can really hover, it's such a shame we don't have them here. We have only a very boring assortment of birds here 0.o

Chris Green February 6, 2017 at 11:40 AM What a shame you have no hummingbirds in your area, they are such magical and enchanting little creatures. I have many around my house and like Carolyn said below, I put out special feeders for them. They are usually very jittery and timid creatures, but the hummingbirds that have visited my house over the years I think know me now. I have even tried feeding them by hand, still working on that part. :) Nicely done Darren. Darren White February 6, 2017 at 12:06 PM Haha yeah, my boyfriend tells me the same :) I honestly only saw them in documentaries on TV :D Owwww, that would be so lovely if they start eating from your hand! Would love to see that, hope you succeed soon. Heidi Sands February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM Sugar coat your hands red Chris ...lol :)

Carolyn Devonshire February 6, 2017 at 11:14 AM LOL There are plenty of hummingbirds where I live, Darren. People here put out special feeders for them. I got the feeling you didn't like researching all these birds and it made me chuckle. A fun poem! Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:18 AM I had absolutely no idea how to write him a poem on a subject I have no feeling with. So instead of research I decided to make it into a fun poem :)

Jan Allison February 6, 2017 at 10:40 AM made me smile as I too have never seen a hummingbird for real as they are not native to the Uk:-) loved the humour here I hope your friend likes it:-) hugs jan xx Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:03 AM Let's hope he loves it indeed hah!