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The Hummingbird

a reflective septolet

90 total reviews 
Comment from Nicnac
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This poem has a beautiful wistful feel.
I love the closing line.

Perfect artwork!

Aren't these lovely birds amazing creatures?
Nic

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2009

reply by the author on 07-Jun-2009
    I adore hummingbirds - glad you enjoyed this one, Nic :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
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Just lovely! I'm so glad I trawled for poems of yours that I missed while I was out of the picture. Delicious design, Brooke. We have the Rose of Sharon over here too, and used to have it in a previous garden. Peter

 Comment Written 20-May-2009

reply by the author on 20-May-2009
    Peter, thank you for reading my back poems - I'm so glad you like this one :-) Brooke
Comment from marion
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Hi there again!
Just catching up after my op! The artwork here is unusal and quite beautiful. We don't have humming birds in NZ that I know off, yet I have read how interesting they are. I think this poem is really, really good. It appeals to me greatly. Thank-you. Marion.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2009
    I've been told by others that there are none in Australia or NZ - too bad, but you guys have so many other fantastic animals that we don't, so we are due having one cool one you don't! :-D Thanks, Brooke
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
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I enjoy the hummingbirds so much. They are fearless around my feeders, often buzzing my head while I'm filling the feeders. I had one to fly into a spray of water while I was watering flowers. He hovered in the spray for a full minute before he flew off. It was amazing. I loved the connection you made between two objects in nature and the symbiosis of that connection. I have been out of town and didn't get to see the results of the contest we were in together for poem of the month. You were comfortably ahead. Did you win? If so, congratulations. It is a beautiful poem. Rhymeman, the cowboy poet.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2009
    Yes, I won the contest by a comfortable margin - thanks for asking and for the congratulations, and thank you for this interesting review :-) Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
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What a darling little poem, Brooke. It is really well written and presented. Calendula is another Hummingbird favourite. Your poem was a joy to read. Rose.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2009
    Rose, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
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::Grinning::

Is "Solomon" a book in the Bible? I wasn't aware of that. I've heard of The Song Of Solomon - even read it a couple of times now. . . .

Cool poem, homie.

:0)

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
    No, Nescher, Solomon is a totally different chapter known only to a handful of biblical scholars in a secret society! :-D Thanks :-) Broooke
Comment from RG Hamilton
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a wonderful septolet, Brooke. I just love to melt into your poetry and let you take me there. Your breadth of knowledge about your subjects enhances the experience.
Rob

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
    Rob, I just love to read your reviews!!! :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from ersorenson
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A simple message telling of Eternal truth. I really like this direct truth of this poem. Thanks for it. I love Rose of Sharon and butterflys, so I'm really drawn to this short poem. Well done, as usual.
Eric

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
    Thank you, Eric - I appreciate all your thoughtful reviews today! Brooke :-)
Comment from fictionwriter
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I love hummingbirds. They are so cool to watch and they do an important job. I love the poem. It describes the perfect relationship. Great job.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
    Yes, they are super cool creatures :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Lokman
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Such beauty once again, and I'm thankful for your notes as I'd never heard of the rose of sharon. Does this form have an origination with haiku?
Lovely work as always!
Shea

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
    I don't really know the history of the form, but yes, I think it is from the same tradition. Thanks, Brooke :-)