Hummingbird Triolet

Hummingbird sits on knob of rose hip,

Contemplates leaden world of men,

Pivots downy head, emerald tipped.

Hummingbird sits on knob of rose hip,

Calculates "erg" for sweet nectar sip,

Then vacates hep; segues to far stem.

Hummingbird sits on knob of rose hip,

contemplates leaden world of men

Laura Stickney 2021

Notes:

erg-is a name for unit of energy

segues-means to move without stopping

from one place to another.

hep-is another name for a rose hip

sketch of hummingbird by Laura Stickney