Hummers

HUMMERS

When hummers come

to watch is fun.

They dip

then sip.

Zip zip

wings flick.

          Gone quick.

Visiting the trumpet vine

at set times while the sun shines

into red clusters they dip

from trumpet flowers they sip.

Then hummers zip quick.

Do they wear lipstick

on their lips?

Who knows, they’re quick.

I’ve seen them sit

on the fence for a minute.

As soon as I approach – zip

off quick

they went.

Zip zip!

They’ll be back soon

when bee balm blooms.

Several will dine

all at one time

in citrus-scented blossoms.

Who knows where hummers come from

wearing bright feathers and down.

I’m delighted they remember me

and I’m glad when hummers I see.

I hear one now.

There he is – wow!

Dip.

Sip.

Zip!

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Be sure to take time from your busy day

to enjoy God’s great creation today.

Creation was designed with you in mind

because God the Creator is so kind.

Whether it be birds singing

or hummingbirds zipping,

birds have much to teach us.

Especially to learn to trust.

Do you realize birds do not gather

or store up for their future.

They do not worry, they sing a song of thankfulness.

A song that teaches us to have believing faith and trust.

The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.

Psalm 104:12

Even the sparrow has found a home,

and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young.

Psalm 84:3a

Look at the birds of the air;

they do not sow or reap or store away in barns,

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?

Matthew 6:26

You are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:31

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