THE HUMMINGBIRD

Nonstop fluttering sounds 

I got perplexed and turned around…….

There was this tiniest creature 

Darting above the nectar flowers 

Zooming downwards and backwards with ease 

On top  of the blooming trees……

With happy whirring sounds , moving free and light 

It was fun to watch it’s enduring spectacular flight

What a unique sight….

When it hovered in a figure ‘eight’

I stood at the patio, amazed 

To witness this iridescent beauty 

Like a chopper, it just took off straight up

Rotating wings without  flaps 

Then it’s sudden static pose on the bright flowers 

To probe deep 

With the needle like beaks….

Slowly I walked beneath the umbrella of the leaves 

There was a bump 

A cup like weave 

Anchoring at  the joints of the twigs

Velvety neat, a tiny wonder 

Like a crowning glory

A HUMMINGBIRD’S NEST!!!

Concealed, cocooned and quilted by spiral threads

And I could see a flash of dazzling colours 

Some little ones with their throats radiant…… 

Pointing beaks upwards 

Trying to reflect light and take a flight 

Towards the sky…..

I thought deep down my heart 

Albeit!!! All challenging times would be over 

And healing would begin for sure!!!

Bio:

Tulika Niyogi is a Chemistry Post Graduate with over 15 year's experience in education

A defence background, working with young minds

A versatile individual with the talent and passion for music, dance, art and choreography

An enthusiastic and dedicated educator who has a vast experience of working with variety of NGOs and educational institutions

Love for poetry/articles with few publications on international platforms to her credit

Presently working as a coordinator and Delhi state facilitator for SPIC MACAY ( Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth), a voluntary youth movement.