-- HUMMINGBIRD --

By John Herlihy

You have finally showed your face,

I thought you would never arrive.

Breathless, as at the end of a race,

While I am feeling a little revived.

Stay for a while, but do not be still,

As a humming bird in my dreams.

You do come of your own free will,

Life suddenly becomes as it means.

Fan your wings to linger for a while,

I need you now, I need you to stay.

Your humming perfection has style,

Whatever happens, do not fly away.

My heart weary; I am feeling morose,

Hummingbird, hummingbird, stay close.

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(c) John Herlihy 5 February 2019