I Saw A Hummingbird Today

"Hummingbirds teach us that even the smallest creatures can have the biggest hearts." 
                                               ~ Anonymous

I saw a hummingbird today, 
Charming, little, bouncy and gay, 
Flitting from flower to flower, 
In a sole spot, he would not stay;

Watching it fly in the bower, 
Made me feel lucky with power, 
Olive plumage with gray and white, 
I could watch it hour after hour;

It was a magnificent sight, 
Eyeing it in suspended flight, 
The humming of their beating wings, 
Sounds like the drone of a sweet sprite;

A bird made by the King of Kings, 
It's one of the loveliest things, 
A magical mystery feel, 
That hummingbird makes my heart sing. 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

La France Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Joanna, beautiful poem, I love hummingbirds, so sorry you missed my contest, your poem would have soared to the top, FAV poem~
George Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Beautiful Rubaiyat.... ! I too love watching hummingbird's swift flight and their flitting from flower to flower. All the best dear Joanna.
Godwin Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 1:33 PM
You are an excellent poet who just keeps getting better. I could watch a hummingbird for hours on end, they are magnificent. Beautiful ink, Joanna.
Rose  Avatar
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
They are the most precious things aren't they, Love your poem it made me smile, and I need that today !
Rodgers Avatar
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Dear Joanna, I love hummingbirds, and your words are such a blessing carried on tiny wings, and I stand right beside you in that moment of small wonder. It is as if creation itself paused just long enough to sing back to you. Winter Blessings, Joanna, Daniel
Cunningham Avatar
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 AM
I've heard a lot about them yet have never seen one. Good luck in the contest Joanna. Tom
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace