A Mourning Dove
by cynthia joanne lewis
(Petersburg NJ 08270)
A Mourning dove
sent from above
hear them cooing
in the morning light
for ones that suffered
or did not make it
through the night
to soothe the loved ones
that were left behind
dressed in grey
to greet the day
a soothing sound
to give you peace
and help you get
a good night's sleep.
copyright@2004cynthiajoannelewis
cjj63 at comcast dot net (edited- no live email addresses)
Comments for A Mourning Dove
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Mourning for Doves
Morning, Dove!
Mama Dove-
Oh boy!
Such Joy!
So close
So sure
So safe
So secure.
Too cute – two cute!
So soft
So sweet
So warm.
I greet
But stay away
To do no harm.
Yet
Despite this vow, her
Broken nest is empty now.
Feathers abound,
The crime scene, surround.
Once again
Tears fall
As I call,
“Mama Dove!”
Mourning dove.
On The Wings Of A Dove - Poem
by Loli
(Wellington, Florida)
dove pair on ceiling fan
I stood in the parlor
watching their arrival
as they sought a safe home
to ensure their hatchlings survival
They flew in and out
returning each time
a twig in their beaks
and cooing sublime
The patio is sheltered
No rain enters there
and the fan so high up
perfection for the pair
Their nest built and comfy
they settled in tight
and covered the eggs
all day and all night
And then it happened
The miracle occurred
The hatchlings came forth
Tiny wings on a bird
Nature is mystical
and brilliant with love
and brought us such joy
on the wings of a dove
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