Ruby Throated Hummingbird
"Small but mighty. Delicate but resilient. A flash of brilliance in the sky, here for only a moment, but unforgettable long after they’re gone." - Aida S., Canada
Long before I ever saw a hummingbird, I was captivated by them. The more I learned, the more I marveled at how something so small could be so powerful. Their hearts beat over a thousand times per minute, their wings blur as they hover, and their tiny bodies burn energy at a rate that would be impossible for almost any other creature. They seemed like little miracles—delicate but mighty, fleeting yet unforgettable. Years later, I would come to know them in a way I never expected. My father had just passed away, though I had not yet received the official news. The next day, outside our house, we found a hummingbird—small, delicate, but beautiful. It had passed, yet it looked peaceful, as if it had simply come to rest. We buried it gently, sadness hanging in the air, though at the time, I thought little of the moment beyond its quiet sorrow...
