Ballads of the Hummingbird

By Edgar Agayi

"The Ballads of the Hummingbird" is an evocative collection of 12 poems that delve deeply into the themes of love and unrequited affection, with a poignant piece on the struggles of anxiety. This chapbook artfully explores the soaring joys and deep sorrows of love, capturing the essence of longing, the pain of unreciprocated feelings, and the profound beauty of deep emotional connection. One poem uniquely addresses the crippling effects of anxiety, offering a stark contrast and a comprehensive view of the emotional landscape that accompanies love. Each poem is a testament to the enduring human spirit, akin to the delicate yet resilient flight of a hummingbird. This collection is a heartfelt journey through the various shades of love, providing readers with a moving portrayal of the sweet and bitter experiences that forge the human heart. "The Ballads of the Hummingbird" promises to touch the soul with its lyrical beauty and honest exploration of love's complex tapestry.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Edgar Agayi
• Release date: Jan 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224231485

Book preview

She is beautiful...

In the crowd, she is a standout,

She is beautiful.

Not like the girls in the magazine,

She is beautiful for her thoughts, so pure and kind,

For that sparkle in her eyes, outshining stars.

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She is beautiful for making others smile,

Even when my own smile feels lost for a while.

Yet, she doesn't know the love I've saved,

She is beautiful, but to her, I'm just a shadow, waved.

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She is beautiful, like a dream in the night,

She is beautiful, in the soft morning light.

Her gaze holds the stars, her smile the moon,

She is beautiful, gone too soon.

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She is beautiful, in the way she moves,

She is beautiful, every sadness she soothes.

In her laughter, a story untold,

She is beautiful, in her spirit, bold.

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She is beautiful, like a solitary rose,

She is beautiful, in the peace she knows.

Her whispers weave through the silent air,

She is beautiful, beyond compare.

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She is beautiful, in her quiet grace,

She is beautiful, in the love she can't