Hummingbird

(Lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals & Dash Crofts, 1971)

Oh hummingbird, mankind was waiting for you to come flying along.
Heavenly songbird, we were so wrong.
We've harmed you.
Oh hummingbird, lend us your wings.
Let us soar in the atmosphere of Abba.
Lift us up to the heaven of holiness, oh source of our being, oh hummingbird.

Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
In you I've found a fragrance.
I'll love you 'til I die.
I just love you, love you, love you.
I don't even know the reason why.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
The sweetness of your nectar has drawn me like a fly.
I just love you, love you, love you.
I don't even know the reason why.
Now,hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.

Haven't you noticed the days somehow keep getting longer?
And the spirit voices whisper in us all.
Haven't you noticed the rays?
The spirit sun in stronger
And a new day is dawning for us all.

Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
The draught of understanding; wisdom, peace and love is ours.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.
Hummingbird don't fly away, fly away.



I've been working on theme units to present to the teachers when I have to speak on inclusion, portfolios, co-operative learning, etc. I stumbled onto some things that deal with the hummingbird. And I remembered this song.

I've been busy doing little errands, researching, cleaning, etc. Yesterday was a very active day. I swapped shifts with George at the library. I pitched my idea for articles to him and he gave me his blessing. Last night was my first official time to help count the contribution after mass. I'm getting to know the Geigers. They seem very nice.

Today has been about rest. I've not done much of anything. Took a long nap this afternoon. Awoke to find Cocoa sleeping on my back. She served as a live heating pad. Wish she'd stretch out on my legs.

I began my new medication last night. Lithium. I still don't know how to feel about being prescribed this. But if it will make me feel better, I'm all for that. I'm pretty much at peace with myself. I still have a lot of pain in my right leg. It extends from my hip down to my foot. It was suggested that it might be the sciatic nerve (spelling?) causing me problems. I don't know what it is but it is very painful. I've got a podiatrist appointment on Tuesday after school. Hopefully the doctor will tell me something helpful. Thursday I have an eye exam.