Why does the hummingbird scold? Tiny, ruby-breasted emerald with mighty wings and robust voice: Hurry up, frivolous phoebe! Why do you loiter, languid butterfly? Look at the egret, way up high, practically motionless, gliding on an easy zephyr. And that poet’s muse… a lifetime treasure hunting for the perfect words.

Roberta Kay, poet and teacher, has spent a lifetime treasure-hunting for perfect words.