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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2007-03-08 12:57 PM


Three Doves

Three doves sitting in my gnarled old apple tree,
Deciding where to breakfast and the possibility
That the blackbirds might have left them
A rare kernel on the ground,
And if not, where it was likely
That their next meal could be found.

The robins and the starlings are all set to catch some worms;
But a dove is much too gentle to eat anything that squirms.
I'd like to join their conversation
Try to make them understand
For the pleasure of their presence
I would feed them from my hand.

But the minute that I open the storm door to speak, they fly
And don't stop 'til out of danger from a villain such as I.
They've heard stories of some pigeons who were made into a pie;
That all humans are untrustworthy and are even known to lie.
I'd like to tell them they are welcome
And to bring them breakfast too,
But they do not speak my language
And I haven't learned to coo.

By: Joyce 2/07/07

© Copyright 2007 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
Beasley
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1 posted 2007-03-09 05:58 AM


Well, Joyce, from what I see, you speak some mighty fine language! Great poem. I could see the doves.
love, Barb

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2 posted 2007-03-09 06:02 PM


Dear Joyce: Those doves don't know what they are missing!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson
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3 posted 2007-03-09 08:46 PM


Thanks Barb.  I had fun with this one.  Love, Joyce
Joyce Johnson
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4 posted 2007-03-09 08:47 PM


Thaks Betty.  Sy Hi to Ron for me and he'll be hearing from me.  I got his nice card today.  Love, Joyce
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5 posted 2007-03-10 08:09 AM


Hi Joyce. Sorry I have been away from this forum for a while. Now I know I've missed a lot.

I really enjoyed this. I can just picture you wanting to speak dove-talk, so they won't fly away.

Joyce Johnson
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Thanks for coming back.  We need you.  Love, Joyce
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7 posted 2007-03-17 08:42 AM


this is cute Joyce. gentle. like you.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



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8 posted 2007-07-13 07:00 PM


I do not believe this, after reading three of your poems so far, you’ve a heart that most creatures would sense as harmless kind caring and warmly sincere, after all I am a Robin and I sense this?

Hope the thought makes you smile, I’ve enjoyed all your poems that I have read so far

Joyce Johnson
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9 posted 2007-07-14 12:25 PM


Why thank you Christopher Robin and I truly love your name.  Hope to see some of your works. I have been computerless for a couple of weeks so I might have missed some. Love, Joyce
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10 posted 2007-07-14 01:56 AM


Aww tis adorable


Love,
MiCheLLe

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues

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