Scaffolding
Building Strong Relationships.
Scaffolding, by beloved Irish poet Seamus Heaney, reminds us that relationships that have stood the test of time will remain strong, even if the customary supports that have held them up in the past come down.
Mornings at Blackwater Pond
Hummingbird’s Featured Poem.
Mornings at Blackwater Pond. A poem by Mary Oliver that encourages us to follow our passions, to live life, and to become the person we choose to be. A message full of hope and encouragement for us all to be and do more.
“Hope” is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is “perched in our soul—”
Emily Dickinson deftly uses a bird as a metaphor for “Hope.” Click through for a beautiful and classic poem.
Hummingbird Featured Poem
To A Daughter Leaving Home. By Linda Pastan.
A beautiful poem about a child gaining independence and freedom, while a parent must let go. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
Hummingbird Featured Poem.
The Loved Ones. By Wendell Berry.
A unique perspective about loss, grief, permanence. There is much comfort in the company of loved ones. A beautiful and uplifting poem. RIP Wendell Berry.
Hummingbird Featured Poem.
Just as the Calendar Began to Say Summer. By Mary Oliver.
Don’t let the joys of summer pass you by. Although the days are already getting shorter, there is still time to enjoy the simplicity of summer and being “set free.”
Hummingbird Featured Poem.
Sonnet 18:
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? One of William Shakespeare's most well known poems. A relatable expression of love, and perfect to think about on these beautiful summer days.
Fireflies
Fireflies.
Remember when hundreds of fireflies lit up the summer lawns? A symbol of summer, Fireflies by Mary Oliver, reminds us of the beauty, lushness, and essence of summer. An exquisite poem about nature and fruition.
Featured Poetry Selection. Happy Mother’s Day.
Hurry. By Marie Howe.
A poem selected for Mother’s Day. By Marie Howe, 2025 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Poetry. Where are we all hurrying to? A beautiful poem about Motherhood.
Holy Saturday
“I Could Do This One Good Thing Today.”
Holy Saturday by William Fargason. With no pretenses, a relatable poem about loneliness, and also kindness.
There is a fine line that separates us from despair.
We’ll Go No More A Roving
Hummingbird Featured Poem
We’ll Go No More A Roving by Lord Byron. A poem about love… and the acceptance of one’s limitations as we age. Sigh. Curated by Lynda Bernard.
Hummingbird Featured Poem
Still I Rise.
A magnificent poem by Maya Angelou that celebrates the power and confidence in knowing one’s history and self worth. Curated by Lynda Bernard.