The Hardy Hummingbird
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
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The hummingbird is a shining example of resilience.
How do hummingbirds behave?
Which is your favorite backyard bird?
The deft
Patter of wings
Moves up,round, in an eights
Flying forth with stoic strength, so
Constant
Hovers
Travels swiftly
Flits now from bud to bud
Grabs its spoils as it ascends with
Triumph
Tiny
Fits in flowers
Petals close on small frame
Wings cause a stir as it flies out
Unfazed
Long beak
The tapered form
Drawing forth from tubed stem
Gold treasure buried, it rises
Winning
Defends
With might its space
Halts birds it's size double
Emerges from battle, small form
Unscathed