By Emy Leffler
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One Autumn night, a night so bright,
Overexcited to see a Hummingbird tonight.
It’s October Fourth, one special birth,
ninety years on earth.
I approached Hummingbird tonight,
But something didn’t seem quite right.
Gave me such a fright,
Hummingbird didn’t have an appetite.
what happened to the beautiful sight?
Hummingbird, are you all right?
Your wings can still hum.
Your heart’s still pounding, like a drum.
what have you become?
It’s October Eleven,
rest still, Hummingbird.
I remembered all the times her beautiful
songs appeared, it filled my heart with
endless joy,
And makes me laugh with tears, oh dear!
Hummingbird flew to the sky, having her
spirits high!
O Hummingbird, sleep easy now,
My Nannie Bird.
About the Author
Emy Leffler was born in Canton, Illinois. This is her second year at ICC. She is the one who loves to write but hates to speak. She is the one who loves silence but dies without music. Since she was young, she has always been interested in the arts. She has always loved to create artwork and still does.