CareerMysteries

Fuchsia

by Therese Haberman

Open buds of fuchsia plants

Bring curious hummingbirds

Hover inches from succulent centers

Dip their tiny beaks

Drink thirsty droplets

Honey nectar of avian delight

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Fuchsia dress

With white polka dots

A little matching bonnet

Shades spring sunshine

She toddles and zigs

Through grasses and daisies

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Intent on catching

One drinking birdy

Or another

Giggling in pinkish glee.

photo courtesy of janruss at Flickr.com