He did not see the hummingbird,
Its iridescent scales
Flashing small rainbows in the noonday sun.
He did hot hear the electric buzz
Of its pulsing wings,
Hovering above a honeysuckle flower,
Sipping nectar,
Dusting pollen.
He did not feel the rising humidity
Giving promise to possible showers.
No seeing.
No hearing.
No umbrella.
~ Russ Allison Loar
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