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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Wild wings beating frantically Was what drew my eye to thee. Fighting with the windowpane For your freedom, all in vain. It's my fault you're where you are. Outside door, I left ajar. I must help you to attain What you long for, once again. With hands spread, I reach your side. Try to guide your flight inside. Somehow you just seem to know I intend to help you go Back into the open air, So you quickly settle there. Watch me with a curious eye Till I set you free to fly. Such impressions left behind. Pictures of you flood my mind. Gorgeous feathers and so small, I didn't feel your weight at all. Tiny claws are like thin wire. Your gorget, a flashing fire. I'm sorry for your fright and yet, Just so delighted that we met! Betty Lou Hebert (I found a Rufous Hummingbird on the patio yesterday and was able to catch it and set it free. A memorable experience!) [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 05-05-2001).] |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
You are very nice. It does make us feel good to help. Thanks for sharing. Melton |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I loved this Betty. This happened to me once, only I had the help of my kitty and that really made it tough, but I saved it from her and it flew away. I don't know if that particular one ever came back to my feeder. Joyce |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Betty Lou, This is an exquisite description - I could feel the bird in my hand! Realistic and delicate....very nicely woven indeed! Lary |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
2dalimit: Thanks Melton. It made me feel great to catch and release this hummingbird. Every one is precious! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thanks for reading! I like your comment and especially like the hummingbird you posted! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Joyce. Last year my husband rescued a baby flicker that fell while learning to fly. It happened in our back yard and the parents were just frantic. Of course one of our cats headed straight for it, but Will managed to get their first. He picked it up and put it up on a high branch. The parents came swooping in and coaxed it into flying again. They only went a short distance and left their baby in a snag. They came back and flew around and around our back yard, singing their peculiar song. We are convinced they were saying "thank you'! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
laryalee: Thank you so much. It was such a touching experience. Betty Lou Hebert |
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~DreamChild~ Senior Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 544in your dreams |
great poem here. awesome imagery. thanks for sharing. |
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