General Poetry posted January 22, 2025


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They are my favorite bird to watch at my birdfeeder

Hummingbird

by Lana Marie

Do tell me what you think of me 

My life to you a bit dreamy 

Mesmerized by the way I fly?

I have four years before I die 

Captivated by my beauty?

My wings so fast as you can see 

My greatest skill a cup of tea 

I'm hard to catch, do you know why? 

Do tell me 

A hidden nest up in the tree 

I live footloose and fancy free 

I come across as being shy 

Few can spot me if I flit by

In your eye, do you behold me? 

Do tell me 


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Rondeau Poetry writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
A rondeau poem is required for this contest. It is a fixed form of poetry. It is often used in light or witty poems. It often has fifteen octo - or decasyllabic lines with three stanzas. It usually only has two rhymes used in the poem. A word or words from the first part of the first line are used as a refrain ending the second and third stanzas. The rhyme scheme is aabba aabR aabbaR. See an example and instructions here.


Every time I see a hummingbird, I'm in awe of how amazing they are and how quickly they can flutter their wings. In order for them to stick around a little longer, you have to sneak peek through the window without them seeing you before they flutter off.


You can use the phrase 'my cup of tea' to describe something you like; something you are good at, or something you enjoy doing.

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