Hummingbird

13 Nov

I’ve always been fascinated with hummingbirds. Aren’t they the most interesting creatures? I look at them and think about miracles. They are so delicate and yet strong and beautiful, too. Who else but God could have crafted such a creature?

I was inspired by this amazing little bird when I was writing poems for my latest poetry book, Angel Toughness.

Hummingbird

The hummingbird
pauses before me
sharing his offer
to carry my prayers
up to heaven.

But I tell him, silly one,
watching you fly angel-thoughness-cover-front
is the miracle that
tells me they are
already there.

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About Cherie

Cherie Burbach is a full time artist and writer. Her art prints, originals, and functional art pieces are available in artsy stores and galleries through the country and here at her site. Join her for Painting the Psalms.

She is the author of over fifteen books, which vary from nonfiction to poetry to kid's books. Just for fun she created a family card game called Cupcake Commotion.

Her first novel is The Space Between Dreaming.