About my Grandma Mary. She had hollyhocks growing all over her back yard, and of course, the hummingbirds loved them. Once in a while she would sneak up and catch one for a little while. No birds were hurt in the actions of my granny.
Hollyhocks and Hummingbirds
Grandma loved hollyhocks,
so did the hummingbirds.
While the hummers sipped nectar
Grandma would slowly,
So carefully,
Slip up to the flower,
and hold her cupped hands over the bloom.
The little sprites knew they were caught,
struggling for just a few seconds.
Then, slowly settling into a daze, rest,
as Grandma would peep between her fingers
at the prize she had captured.
She only held them a short while
then opened her gentle hands.
Tiny captives were set free.
copyright Karen Case 2011
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