Hummingbird Poems: Archilochus colubris I

Archilochus colubris I

King George sits
enthroned on high,
green
over the bounty at his feet.

When a hungry belly approaches
he rises,
chasing it away
with a severe scolding.

He must protect his goods.
King George does not rest,
but sits uneasy
watchful
for he knows there are many
who would come to drink
of this sweet water.

Foolish king.
He does not trust
my abundance.

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Rachel S. Donahue is a poet and the Chief Creative Officer of Bandersnatch Books, a small press publisher of treasures found off the beaten path for lovers of all that is good, true, and beautiful.

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