colibrí

My shame is the ruby-red throat of a hummingbird
who swallows her heart as she zips through the sky.
Hovering in the trees, sparkling emerald-green,
longing for her beats per minute to decline.

If you happen to spot us, listen to the songs
that spring from our throats at dusk and at dawn.
If you can keep up, then please sing along.
We'll choke up our hearts til we believe they belong.


day 26 prompt: unravel