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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HUMMINGBIRD, by JESS CAMPBELL RAE
First Line: On fairy wing
Last Line: The darling sprite!
Subject(s): Hummingbirds
First Line: On fairy wing
Last Line: The darling sprite!
Subject(s): Hummingbirds
On fairy wing
Enchanting thing;
In flower cup
For magic sup,
Or poised in play
On rainbow spray --
Then suddenly
And whizzingly,
With vivid flash
Elusive dash
To sweet retreat,
Wee, lichened, neat;
Exquisite place
Of down and lace,
A cradle hung
For tiny young.
He's lived who's seen
This midget's sheen,
And watched him brave
Fierce, hawklike knave;
Or nicely fluff
His gleaming ruff
In raindrop pool
On roseleaf cool.
The darling sprite!
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