Encounter by David M. Tookey

David M. Tookey is a retired elementary school teacher who lives in Seattle, Washington. A bicycle is his main mode of transport around town; David says he finds he can tinker with poems in his head as he rides. He also enjoys creating and sharing organic baked goods, taking long walks with family, reading, and creating quiet space in a big city.

Wilda Morris:
I can see this!
Posted 07/06/2021 11:54 AM

Lori Levy:
Great haiku.
Posted 07/05/2021 06:42 PM

Anastasia:
Hummingbirds are curious, although they rarely come that close to humans! What a wonderful experience!
Posted 07/05/2021 03:50 PM

Mariah:
Lovely! The hummingbird must have been your muse that day. I have a dragonfly that keeps coming to visit me. Now I'll have try to write a poem as clever as yours for him.
Posted 07/05/2021 01:50 PM

Lu:
Lovely!
Posted 07/05/2021 10:32 AM

AlmaMPesiri:
I'm envious!
Posted 07/05/2021 08:53 AM

Rob:
Hummingbirds are amazing, as is your encounter and portrayal of it in the poem!
Posted 07/05/2021 06:58 AM

KevinArnold:
The first is such an amazing word, and bird.
Posted 07/05/2021 06:47 AM