Though
some may tell me different
I know my
hummingbird friends have departed
They
arrived in the cool of springtime
Spent
the long, hot summer days with us
Zipping
to and fro throughout the yard
Feisty
and quarreling over who will have time at the feeders
Don’t
worry little friends, there’s enough for all
Another
fresh batch of nectar will be made
Just
this week, I couldn’t help but notice
There
weren’t as many around
Oh,
there was the occasional hum of wings
Little
jewels getting their nourishment from flowers
Some
resting on feeders
Drinking
deeply without interruption from others
But
the clicking and territorial fights have ceased
Now
I delight to see the stranger passing through
Their
fine-tuned flying skills and delicate beauty
A
testimony to their Creator
I
will miss you my little friends
I
wish you a safe journey as you head south
Come
spring, your feeders will be filled and ready
Already
looking forward to your return
By
Susan Wachtel
September
1, 2018
