Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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I Am a Hummingbird

I Am a Humming Bird

So small I am, a wonder of the skies,
With wings of breathless speed, I gently land
Upon bright blossoms where I find the prize
That offers me my sustenance as planned.

Oh, sweetest nectar, joys of life I find,
Among the fields in bushes, plants, and trees,
In opened buds is happiness confined
To be extracted with my expertise.

I, hummingbird, so small in the grand scheme,
Do make my mark in nature’s simple ways,
To use my energy, fulfill my dream
And capture joy—with nectar live my days.

Among Earth’s sweetest blooms I am complete
Where nature offers gifts of nectar sweet.


Sandra M. Haight

~4th Place~
Contest: Picture Yourself As A Bird
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Judged: 05/23/2015


Hummingbird – Meaning: Joy, Nectar of Life

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Kelly Deschler May 28, 2015 at 5:06 PM Hummingbirds are amazing animals. I always enjoy seeing them fly around my backyard... This poem is beautiful to read, Sandra. Very nicely written and rhymed! Congrats on a great win! Sandra Haight May 29, 2015 at 4:12 PM Yes, Kelly, we have them too. I appreciate your supportive comments and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Kp Nunez May 25, 2015 at 11:22 PM Back to congratulate you on your fine win, Sanra! Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:26 PM Hi Kim, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 7:43 PM I love hummingbirds! Your sonnet is a beautiful rendition of a hummingbird's nature. Congrats on your win, Sandra! Love, Kim Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:26 PM Hi Kim, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A May 24, 2015 at 3:16 PM Sandra, Congratulations on your awesome Bird win @-> LINDA <-@ Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:25 PM Hi Linda, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison May 24, 2015 at 4:19 AM Dropping back with my congrats Sandra a dleight to read this again:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:31 PM Hi Jan, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 11:09 PM so cute Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:32 PM Hi Skat, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Edward Ebbs May 23, 2015 at 10:08 PM Nicely done Sandra, congrats! Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:25 PM Hi Ed, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Sandra

Eve Roper May 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM Another beautiful piece, Sandra, a 7 and congratulations on your win hugs eve Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:25 PM Hi Eve, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2015 at 8:31 PM A very cute one and a well written sonnet, Sandra. Thanks for supporting my contest with this gem and congratulations. Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM Hi Andrea, I've been away for 10 days, still catching up with PS! Thanks again for another fine contest, and I appreciate my placement. Sandra

Kp Nunez May 16, 2015 at 10:35 PM Such beauty of delicate and flowing lines, Sandra. It suits the fine subject bird. A 7. Kim

Sneha Rv May 15, 2015 at 9:28 AM This is so lovely!! All the best in the contest!! :D :D

Eve Roper May 15, 2015 at 8:48 AM Beautifully written, Sandra, your imagery is wonderful a 7 Hugs

Paul Callus May 14, 2015 at 3:43 AM Well done on this exquisite sonnet, Sandra. Both your choice of bird and your lines remind me of joy of life. gl in the contest. // paul Sandra Haight May 15, 2015 at 7:15 AM Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by with your uplifting comment and best wishes for the contest. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Lindsay Laurie May 13, 2015 at 8:16 PM G'day Sandra... what a beaut sonnet this is that you wrote. Have never seen a hummingbird but your description is great. Thank you Sandra - Lindsay Sandra Haight May 15, 2015 at 7:19 AM Thank you, Lindsay, for stopping by with your nice comment. Sandra

Jan Allison May 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM I have never seen one in its natural surroundings Sandra - not a bird we have in England:-( Hugs jan xx Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 12:44 PM We do have them here, Jan. They are easily attracted with feeders put out with mixture of water and sugar. After a while, they don't mind people close by watching. The only bad thing is that they are constantly disturbed by bees that come for the treat! Have a great day! Hugs, Sandra

Skat A May 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM you wrote of being a Hummingbird so beautifully, enjoyed your write ~luv, SKAT~ Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 12:39 PM Thank you, Skat, for your visit and positive comments. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Nandita Das May 13, 2015 at 10:16 AM Beautiful Sonnet on the humming bird. A delight to read. 7 Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM Hi Nandita, thank you so much. I appreciate your visit and nice comment and support. Hugs, Sandra

Barbara Gorelick May 13, 2015 at 10:11 AM Delightful! My favorite bird, I will see yours at the top Im sure. BG Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 12:32 PM Thank you, Barbara. Love these birds too and some come to our feeders by the house. I appreciate your nice visit and positive comments. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison May 13, 2015 at 9:52 AM Absolutely delightful image in this beautiful sonnet - good luck in the contest i think this will fly high:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 13, 2015 at 12:23 PM Thanks so much, Jan. I love humming birds and we have them by our house, and they are beautiful to watch. Thanks for your nice comment and good wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Syam Madappattu May 13, 2015 at 9:30 AM Nice imagery...executed very well..all the best Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 2:33 PM Syam, thank you so much for your nice comment. I really appreciate it. Sandra