The Hummingbird

The Hummingbird

A Poem by Heather Clayton

the hummingbird was brown and white
flying through the air
living life the fullest
like he didn't even care
then he stopped one day to see
a bright flower in his path
it was not a flower at all
but a flowing garden bath
he sipped up some water
being thirsty from his flight
but another challenge came to him
for a cardinal wanted a fight
with his little wings
he did he fly away
never again to be there
on a shining sunny day.

After flying home to Mexico
he tried to stop again
stopping at a feeder
just made for little him
he took a sip of water
again with his beak
but this time he was shocked 
for it was really sweet
and when he finished drinking
a butterfly appeared
and said "Can I have some?"
"Oh, sure I'll be your friend."

So the two began flying 
this way and that
and before you know it
he was home in no time flat
but when he stopped again
perched in a tree
guess who showed up
staring hard at thee
tis was a cat that was hungry
waiting for a bite
but this little hummingbird knew
and flew off with a fright.

That's the story of the little hummingbird
go and tell your children
tuck them in at night
but don't forget I told you
he may be by their side tonight.

© 2012 Heather Clayton


Author's Note

Heather Clayton
True story

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Haha, aww this is such a sweet poem, gives an account of a nice story. It's interesting that you wrote about this because hummingbirds go unnoticed by people, and it takes a creative mind to imagine their lives, their challenges, and put them down in such a beautiful poem. It was certainly great to read, I was hooked on till the end.

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this is so wonderful, i like this i found it beuatiful

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Haha, aww this is such a sweet poem, gives an account of a nice story. It's interesting that you wrote about this because hummingbirds go unnoticed by people, and it takes a creative mind to imagine their lives, their challenges, and put them down in such a beautiful poem. It was certainly great to read, I was hooked on till the end.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on May 25, 2012
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Tags: hummingbird, flower, butterfly, cat

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Heather Clayton
Heather Clayton

Spring, TX



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Hello, I love writing and have quite an imagination. Usually my writings are short stories and also I do some poetry. I'm 35 and I love animals, music and writing/reading. I studied creative writing a.. more..

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