Love Bird

Your brilliant hummingbird wings 

 Whispered their breath on my petals, 

Before you dipped your proboscis Into the sweet nectar of survival. 

My corolla quivered at their fluttering vibration, 

 Blushing a deeper red at the orange and green salute. 

The mystery of give and take was revealed to me in stages 

As you hovered, then retreated. 

Each time your forked tongue 

Greedily took in more nectar. 

My scent, my color attracted you, 

And you drank until my sweetness was gone. 

I heard your whispery retreat. 

 Now I am left with quivering petals 

 And a deep red blush, straining 

To hear the humming again.