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Song of the Hummingbird
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Song of the Hummingbird |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The peace of morning, depth of night Is from a creature , small and light Life is short , but oh, so sweet When you and God and nature meet And all the joy these moments bring Is in the hum of a hummingbird's wing The song of nature, crisp and clear Is heard by you when he draws near It's not in the sound of the morning breeze It's not a rustle through the trees It's not what falling waters sing It's in the hum of a hummingbird's wing The sweetest sound I ever heard Came from an almost silent bird It's in the hum, it's in the drone The soft vibrations, easy tone The song my heart just wants to sing It's in the hum of a humming bird's wing Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Nan (08-12-2013 08:38 AM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love hummingbirds. I have several feeders and watch them all the time. I have to agree with your lovely poem. Ida |
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swampguy Member
since 2013-08-04
Posts 83 |
I too have heard the hummingbird's wings hum. A most delightful sound. ~*~ . . and summer's lease hath all too short a date. ~*~ |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Smiling.  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...And more smiles - even though I didn't wake up to the actual plethora of hummingbirds for the first time in weeks this morning, this helped me to adjust. Thanks Liz, and thanks for being my travel buddy...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
My theory is that Michigan hummingbirds sing so sweetly because they are so well fed. And they are so well fed because they are so well loved, admired and revered by lovers of nature. Thank you for your kind responses to this poem Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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rosepetals36 Member
since 2010-07-09
Posts 137Pa |
When I stop in here I always tell myself I have to come in more often because I'm reminded how much I love reading everyone. Your poetry is as lovely as ever! -- Used to be rosepetals25 :) |
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poetically ghetto Member
since 2004-01-20
Posts 100 |
this poem just simply lulled me into a state of peace and awe thanks for such a fine creation |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Rest assured, Liz, your heart does sing this song... loud, clear, and a blessing to all. Michael |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Your first verse says it all~~ lovely writing M |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I love this and smiled. Alison |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Something tells me those little hummers left a footprint on your heart. They are well fed, and I am sure word is out worldwide where the guy with the big heart lives. Loved this Liz. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Love you Liz!!!  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Liz, you cannot know how much I needed exactly this, right now. Thank you. Owl |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So beautiful, Elizabeth! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Aw Mz Liz, you will always have a special place in my heart. You are so smart and talented. So glad to see you still here posting. Gona miss alot of those that have passed on. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved this Liz, beautifully captured. These sweet birds just make me smile. I was ready to take the feeders down thinking I hadn't seen any over the last week, until I spied one hungry little guy at my window feeder last night drinking away for ages. He must have been passing through from further north. Man, I love those little birds. Much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You were so beautifully inspired when you wrote this, dear Elizabeth. Deeply charming. Margherita |
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