The Hummingbird

From flower to flower

it flits and sips

the nector so sweet

without using lips.

 

Author's Note

Just a fun ditty about a most fascinating bird!
Photography: Larry Ditto

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dara... Hummers come in so many styles in different locations in the world, I suppose.
However, they are all very very busy flitting about... a real inspiration...
Your poem is poignant and small as a hummingbird and is tattooed on my shoulder (just pretending to have a tattoo). I do have a fragile gold necklace
with very sparkly colors of green and red and purple in the shape of a hummer... that people admire and tell me how much their Mother or Grandmother love hummingbirds. I wear the necklace most every day.
truly, Pat

[Dara]

They are magical to me. There is something ethereal about them. It is rare to find one standing still or perched somewhere. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Pat. Please take care!

[Victor Warui]

This is so fun reading this poem. I should teach my son those rhymes as he learns to speak (No offense.) But the poem is top class.

[Dara]

I am so happy you enjoyed it and honored that you would like to teach it to your son. Just don't try to say it real fast 4 times in a row, lol.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful. You said everything needed in so few words. Thank you Dara for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dara]

It is so nice to see you here. Thank you for these very kind words. I am glad you enjoyed my poem. :-)

[Coyote Poetry]

I love nature. The poem is wonderful and you are welcome.,

[h d e rushin]

I actually saw one last summer, a hummingbird, in my garden of Peonies. And when I ran indoors to get my glasses, it was gone. But the thrill Is what i'm trying to convey to you......And what a thrill it was....dana

[Dara]

Most definitely a thrill! I had one come right up to my shoulder and hover for a few seconds as if to check me out to make sure I wasn't some giant flower, lol. Thanks so much for sharing.

[AmateurWriter01]

Short and sweet I loved it.

[Dara]

Thank you, so nice to see you here again. Glad you enjoyed my little ditty.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was a sweet little bit of nectar to read. Love the hummingbirds.

[Dara]

Thank you so much. Yes, I never tire of watching them!

[pia]

Super sweet and fun to read poem!!
A nice quick read and a quick start to the day !!

[Dara]

Thank you so much! I am glad it was a nice start to your day :-)

[Alice Maria]

Great poem. Something simple yet descriptive.

[Dara]

Thank you! I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Alice Maria]

Great poem. Something simple yet descriptive.

[Paul Bell]

What is it they say. Poetry in motion.

[Dara]

Well said! That fits the hummingbird to a "t".