The Hummingbird

The hummingbird flies and flutters fast
You could not catch him if you tried
So tiny and so little
As small as a thimble
Feeding on nectar
With long thinned tongue
Zoom one goes
Flying
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 1:42 AM
This is really a sweet write! Enjoyed reading this and it's just too bad that I don't see hummingbirds here-- nikko ;)
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August 19, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Libbe, i once caught a hummingbird on my 11th birthday, it was sad i was young put it in a shoe box, and it died.. Ever since than i love the beauty behind their mystery,, enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
Rich Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Enjoyed this interesting piece of poetry you have written here. Also, will have to read more of your work as well. Have a great day
Hill Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 7:41 AM
I counted 12 at my feeders last night..nice write...TAH
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