
the edge of autumn
wild grasses gone to seeding
dove taking to flight

the edge of autumn
wild grasses gone to seeding
dove taking to flight

the wind comes and goes
filling the lull in between
“The Best of Songbirds”

season opener
all the lawnmowers roaring
before the games start
no ears for men’s news
the trees are budding again
life always goes on

without much fanfare
our seasonal friends are gone
shadows grow longer
Author’s Note: This photograph was taken on September 22, the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It was the last time I sighted a hummingbird this year. See you next spring, hummers.