Friday, May 26, 2017

Tachycardia


A hummingbird's heart
Beats a thousand times
Each minute -- I ask,
"Isn't that unbearable?"
"Oh yes," she answers.
"But there are moments
When it's merely relentless."
Courage, and encouragement
Come in all sizes.


11 comments:

  1. Hummingbirds
    Hammerheads and elephants
    And all other things for that matter
    Are natural wonders
    Courage
    And encouragement
    A bit of love
    And surprise
    No matter the size
    Are our biggest prize

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    1. KK, you amaze me! Excellent treatment of the theme.

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  2. And if you are in need of either courage or encouragement, I would like to offer mine.

    I did not know that hummingbirds' hearts beat so fast.

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    1. Compassion gladly accepted, Jenny. Hummingbirds also breath over 200 times a minute, and travel so very far each year.

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  3. Indeed agreed, Emma. Hummingbirds are such brave little things.

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  4. I'm amazed by those tiny critters.

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    1. As am I, Rick, they're among the most unlikely critters and beautiful as well.

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  5. Precious, inspiring, hopeful words. Simply delightful. Thank you, Geo.
    I hope you're well.

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    1. Hope you're well too! I've been feeling better after a tough winter and hope to sustain and improve. Thanks for your encouraging comment. I'm toasting my nightcap of Woodbridge pinot noir toward Chico.

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