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Nesting Dove - Spirit Of Spring
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Nesting Dove - Spirit Of Spring |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Nesting Dove - Spirit Of Spring ~*Marge Tindal*~  Sweet, sweet coo of morning catches my spirit best There upon the bumper Mourning Dove on nest Same sweet dove that visits on my morning break Peaceful dove of cooing when brief pause I take Cooing as though to call me to her proudest hour Set of nest not far beyond the blooming of the flower We bond with sounds of our making spoken low each day at morn She tends now her nest I shelter her from harm Off in the distance the cooing of her mate Ah, but girls are different We two can relate Today she seemed to bid me stroke her feathers fine As I did she cooed Joy is surely mine ! *This picture was taken at the RV Dealership where I work. This dove meets me at the 'musing tree' every morning ... and yesterday she bid me follow her. When I did she took me to the bumper of one of the RV's on display in our show area. We've taken it off the market until her two eggs hatch and the babes are on their way. Today she sat placidly on her nest as I stroked her beautiful feathers. I've named her ~Spirit~ ... for she sure has lifted mine. **Special thanks to Nan for her help with the picture. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Margie girl this is so perfect...how loving and gentle of you to protect her like that, and its way cool having the picture to accompany your beautiful poem. You always make me smile with your kind heart. take care, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Ooh, incredibly sweet, heartwarming, and beautiful this is Marge!  *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
Wow Marge~ I can imagine the joy you feel~ There was once a black squirrel in our backyard, that we nicknamed 'Snickers'. He would take food from our hands and let us pet him~ What a delight he was~ Marie~ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind." The Bard |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
As I sip my morning brew I listen to the mourning coo Of sitting dove upon my sill Right next to the whipporwill. His sweet song filled my heart with love, The cooings of this little dove So I said, "Sweet dove, thanks a bunch".. And had the little guy for lunch!   THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!!!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ She is so beautiful, isn't she? Thank you for your always kind comments. Alwye~ Thanks, hon. She is serenity sitting on her little eggs. Such joy. Mariee~ Thank you. Don't those little critters just grab us by our hearts ? There's something about the critters of the wild that just endear us to them. AND SPEAKING OF CRITTERS !!! Balladeer .... You ARE the devil ! ~*Marge*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
*The picture was adorable Marge!!!* The poem left me saying...AWE!!!! This is definantly what spring is all about!!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
<~~~issuing a sweetened sigh at the wonder of your pretty poem, Marge. Beautiful story, and thank you for sharing it with us! <~~~rolling eyes and shaking head at Balladeer's response... ~ Claire |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Coo to You! And may I bend your ear a bit with my own dove story? The dove nested in my father's grape arbor one spring. I was bringing him (my father) a cup of coffee when I heard him talking sweetly into her nest. So, ya know me, I tiptoed up to eavesdrop and heard dear old dad say to the bird..."If we were in West Texas, you'd be in a frying pan right now." Heartwarming, ain't it? (With a grinning not to the Balladeer...) Love ya Mom! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Devina, little one~ Yeah .... she causes me to be so thankful for the spring too. Thank you .... KARMA Claire~ Thank you, sweetie. And I second the gesture at Balladeer and add  Serenity~ Well, Thank God they closed West Texas ! Thank you, youngun' See Balladeer See Balladeer hang head in shame ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thet can really brighten your day can't they I have a 15 ft. high cedar hedge around my property and I get nearly every variety of bird in our area nesting here including Doves, BlueJays, Cardinals, Finches, Robins, can't name them all ... we have three ponds for them to drink from Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Breakfast is a plump dove It's a bird Tasty little critter So I've heard Let me grab my skillet Here it is Run right out and kill it Oh, gee whiz!! Breakfast is a plump dove He's a tasty dish that I love He's a good dove.......  WEST TEXAS SLIM |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ More like WEST TEXAS SLIME ! LOL ! You are a funny, funny man.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hmmm. 'Tis indeed Slim Pickens... (Serenity ducks and runs...) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sorry, Rex~ Caught up in the fray with the Buzzard Balladeer and missed your post. Thank you ... and yes, they sure do set my day with song. Serenity~ LOL ! 'Slim Pickens' Yes, sister ! I love it and so does that Wascal Wabbit Balladeer. Everybody .... hide the Easter Bunny ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Was ist das? Hausenpfeffer, anyone??  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge This was just so lovely to read, what a beautiful experience I'm sure. You have a great way of bringing your words to life. Tracie Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tracie~ Thank you for enjoying it so. I can't wait to get to work and check on her. Guess I can really say that this job is 'for the birds'! (and delightfully so) BAD BALLADEER >>> BAD !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a sweet poem! It's wonderful that you all care so much to help this little lady hatch those eggs. Great story.  |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
You spread your joy like sunshine warming spirits near and far away a picture paints a thousand words is a quote I remember for so long yet when your pen touches lightly and the words creatively flourish your picture a masterpiece of art making a few words a fine picture |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Marge, Your story is so heart felt and to see your dove is neet. I have lived in this house for three years and when I first moved in there was a pair of morning doves that I have feed and they have spent thier time here ever since. Cerenity |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Dear Marge, This is absolutely beautiful. You have such a unique way wih words. WOW!! Thank you for sharing this gem with Passions. Lots of love and hugs, Lizzie.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ She is so sweet and gentle. Today she greeted me with soft, gentle cooing ... as if to say .. where ya' been? Thank you for the reply. LostDreamer~ Well, hon ... nature paints the magnificent 'masterpieces' ... I'm just so thankful that she shares them with me to reflect on. Cerenity~ That's wonderful to hear. I shall look forward to ~Spirit's return next spring. ESP~ Thank you so much. I'm so pleased to be able to share with the friends of Passion. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Marge! Denise |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Everything was fine then I read Balladeer's re: and I started getting hungry. |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
Lovely poem..wonderful poem..I do so enjoy your writing! |
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thebeautybrat Member
since 2000-03-30
Posts 114Florida |
great poem i loved it so!!! please come bt and visiit one of mine!! in open poetry #6 i wrote *My Home* but in Dark Passions i wrote *This Is What Some Would Call Love* and *The Only Place I Wanna Be* Please tell me your comments too!!! lovely poem i live it! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Thank you, hon. LUCKY ! You're not going to be very lucky if I catch up with you !  Geez ! Is there nothing sacred to you guys? LET THEM EAT CAKE ! CherylLynn~ Thank you ... and I appreciate your comments. Now .. help me put a hex on Mr. Not-So-LUCKY ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Marge, this is beautiful! There is a special bond between people and animals, I think. I have a pet dove, so this really touched me! Good job! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Brat~ You sneaked in there on me. Will do. Glad you enjoyed. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoveBug~ Gosh, you 'youngun's' are fast today ! Now, sweetie, why does it not surprise me that someone as sweet as you would have a sweet adorable dove to love? HUGS to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL - So now I get to enjoy reading responses as much as reading the original post... Such fun!!! How's the dove doing, anyway??? When are we expecting?? |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely poem, Marge And the repartee between you and Balladeer, hilarious! Corinne |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Marge...what a wonderful poem! It's obvious that the dove's instincts led her to bond with your tender heart (that's "tender" as in "loving", Balladeer - NOT "tender" as in, "my steak was tender.") Keep writing - you have a beautiful gift! Troy  Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lovely |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ ~Spirit~ should hatch those eggs in about 11 more days. Of course I'll have pictures as soon as she lets me know they are hatched. She is so calm and serene, you wouldn't know she's in the middle of a busy lot. Thanks again for the help with the picture. Corinne~ Thank you, doll. Oh yeah, that Balladeer is a riot ! Troy~ I am laughing at your comment to Balladeer ! Am believe me, he'll see it !Thank you for your kind comments. Hoot~ Thanks ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I WILL NOT!!!  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 04-02-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Do I KNOW this man like the 'back of my hand' ? Or what ! I just KNEW YOU'D HAVE TO PEEK ! NaNaNaNaNaNah! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
My dear, It just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it? I am always more amazed. You really are wonderful!  ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ It got better for sure. Thank you. The eggs hatched and quickly grew .. they fluttered through their little flying lessons and took wing. Each morning they still return to the nesting area. I've fed them in a grassy park area next to the RV lot ... and now there are many others that join them each day. This was a heartwarming experience. I can't wait until the next time. Thank you all for your enthusiasm for my dove story. It had a very happy ending. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Glad I stopped by. This is great. What a heart you have. marcy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marcy~ Thank you for enjoying this little piece of life that stood still in the fast lane. It is a moment that I'll always treasure. The doves continue to frequent the site and nests are full of love. *Popping this back up to thank Marcy and to make it easier to locate for verification purposes Bad Balladeer's comments after his recent post in The Alley ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
After reading this, I will never eat lunch with Balladeer! Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ YEAH ... me either ! ! He's BAD, that Balladeer is ! Knowing him ... he'll probably be back with another 'intelligent' remark of such manly kindness ! ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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