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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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UNJUST 10 April 2002 in the broad-leaved fig is a bird is a bird just a dove you say just a dove no not just a dove a dove a dove not just a dove if you were that dove you wouldn’t be just a dove you’d be that dove that one in that tree on that branch up there no not that one the one to the left and above the one with the dip you’d be all of that dove and all of you sweet bird of grace you are more than just a symbol of peace most powerful force you with your soft dawn-rose breast on misty gray and your delicate beak that preens your plumage smooth for your health your comfort your mate and your bright gold eyes on your rounded head turning this way and that on your circular world and your elegant feet locked on your bark-brown branch too light for cats a leaf-ceiling safe from birds of prey each leaf bigger than you little dove pretty dove precious dove I love you yes you whom I see up there in the tree for me you’re you all of you yourself and only you a friend whom I may never again see a reality of grace and peace not just a dove a dove not just - Owl |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
Doves are a rare sight now a days, witch is a shame they are the most beautiful of the pigeon family.. Beautiful poem Owl reads a little like a sonnet  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for this lovely dove piece. I love those gentle gracious birds. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I am sorry to hear that there are few doves where you live, Annie. We have a lot here in South Africa. Thank you for enjoying my poem. Thank you Kacy. Yes, I love them, too. I hope you are feeling a lot better today. - Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I like this poem very much because it say a truth I love, we are all the same but everyone is unic, this dove is not another dove, she is the dove as e vrey human being is the human being... thanks Owl for the shared poem. yann |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Oh, Owl, I absolutely love doves and this beautiful poem that only a sensitive and loving person like you could write. My daughter was standing in front of her workplace, talking to another employee when a white dove landed on her shoulder. Her fellow employees thought that was very strange but we seem to attract animals of all kinds. Perhaps they sense how we feel about them. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How your heart sings, dear Diana! Wonderful! I agree with Ida, no doubt the animals detect the positive vibes emanating from humans that love them. Love, Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
They are a beautiful peaceful bird and very friendly. Yes, a dove but a special dove because it's the dove that is. Very nicely expressed with passion that encompasses! Eric |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Yann, thank you for understanding my poem so perfectly and for sharing my view. I am glad you enjoyed it. Ida, thank you for your wonderfully warm response. What a beautiful story about your daughter! Dogs, don't bite me - I often say, "Either I taste bad, or they know that I adore them all!" One did, but it was by mistake and the poor darling dog got such a fright that I had to calm him and his owner down. I wrote a poem about it. I will post it sometime soon. Thank you Margherita. I believe you are right - that animals do read those vibes so well. Thank you Eric, for your kind words and for loving doves. Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this makes me want to pay more attention to the intricacies of life surrounding...nice way to point out how to be a good observer on this communal journey...very nicely done...thank you for sharing |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you for your kind comments, Steaven. I am glad my poem helps you do something that will ultimately enrich your life. Owl |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
goodness Diana... you really have a beautiful gift... a gift of love... thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with us.. it is just beautiful...  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
You are very in tune with those little creatures, that shows in your thoughtful poetry |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Doves are beautiful birds. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Owl, Many things are unjust in the world. This isn't one of them. Nice work on Doves. BTW, They can be tasty. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (01-18-2009 10:11 AM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Owl, I love this poem for all the love it shows to all creatures alive. We are all one of a kind and you show that so beautifully. Thank you. We are also fortunate to have a lot of Doves here in mid Florida. Right now for some reason this yard has been covered with Robins. I think we are on a flight pattern for them to stop and refresh as they have been around in the hundreds for a few weeks now. "late" |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
Just wonderful like the wise words of soul curing effects you have always said to me. clever talks delay friendship! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm eagerly awaiting the return of our mourning doves...such a soft and beautiful tribute to a singularly fragile bird. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Kushal. I am very honoured by your beautiful tribute-response. Thank you Karilea, for your beautiful sensitive words and thoughts. I hope your mourning doves grace you soon. Owl |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Diana....Doves have always been a part of my life, in sound and leaf. Their peaceful beings that spread that peace to anyone who cares to see and listen with their heart. Lovely ode to one of my favorite feathered friends. Hugs! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Martie for your lovely response, but even more for loving doves. I am smiling at our circle of friendship - you, an owl and doves. Owl |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
My Mother has Alzheimers and one of my fondest memories of her is her sitting by the sliding glass window and feeding the chickens.. She calls all birds chickens because she has forgotten the correct words to use, but, even though, the doves are not offended, they are not offended by her confused words, they have the ability to look beyond her faults and they still Love— They still come. Thank you and God bless, -Bob |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Lighthouse Bob, that is absolutely beautiful. Just need to tell you, the doves don't look beyond your mother's faults. Instead, they love the gift of a special name that your mother gives them. They don't love her "in spite of" the name chickens, as you implied. Instead they love her even more because of it. Thank you for your delightful response. Owl |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you. |
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