Hummingbirds

Her Last Visit

| Flower Roberts

She came and hovered in front of my face again yesterday.
This tiny and shiny angel, looking into my eyes.
I was so happy for another visit, that I did not realize the purpose.
I knew she must leave. I knew it would be soon, but for once I was in the precious moment of whirling and flashing.
This morning the drooping vines alerted me of the overnight cold.
Another unacknowledged goodby.
Like when I refused to cry at the awful news.
Trying to make things better…bearable.
Denying the coming cold…the coming loss.
Another visit from another spirit that I desperately need to stay with me.
Letting me know they will come and go.

My angels have feathers. One is blue and the other is a shiny, olive green.



FLOW

Hangin’ out with a Hummer

| Flower Roberts

It has taken many quiet hours to get these little jewels habituated to my presence.

I have placed chairs in different spots in the yard,

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where I quietly sit most days, just long enough to be noticed and then ignored.

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A Pineapple Sage bloom came off on her beak.

I sat among the herbs in the bunny yard today to get these shots.

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Turk’s Cap

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She even hovered in front of my face and the camera, too close for the zoom lens.

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Passion Flower hybrid

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She took breaks between plants.

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Today’s flower favorites were are Pineapple sage, Turk’s cap, Passion Flower hybrid ‘Blue Crown’ and Mexican bush sage.

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Mexican Bush Sage

Mr. Cardinal came to pose, too.

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FLOWER is a quiet friend.