on Hummingbirds and Signs

     Aliza and I ended up on the same poem prompt through conversation. After about fifteen minutes with the same prompt, here's what we came up with.

Sat Still Long Enough

I think I saw you(the hummingbird sat still)long enough
to see that
there are branches to sit on
also branches
also sitting.

So please lead me along with an augury that doesn't rely on myself
(I'll fly south with my eyes wide open the entire way).

I'll make my nest in a field
still
enough

to house swallows,
also snakes,
also myself.

And You.

-a.g.s.

Augury and Oracles

I never expected signs

did not need them

I learned independence in the dark

and assurance in solitude

never doubting, firm as a rock

how extravagant then, that you

in the afternoon light

would wreck me with augury

and with the tiniest of birds

I should be overwhelmed.

that a thousand winging thrills

and a flash of ruby red

should over and again be

the feathered providence

      of tender grace. 

~j.l.s.