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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Mourning Doves The light had just began to flow Across the eastern mountain wall, When from the field where birches grow, The mourning doves began to call. I wonder why they sound so sad? They utter such a grieving note. The other birds sound very glad, When songs pour from each feathered throat. Perhaps the females call this way Because they've brooded through the night Upon their clutch; with break of day They're eager for refreshing flight. They beg the males to take their place At guarding white eggs in the nest. Of course this may not be the case, But it's the theory I like best! |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
very very lovely. Enjoyed the read! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you for commenting. I left my name off of it I see! I guess it doesn't matter! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Betty Lou, I enjoyed reading your beautiful poem, it shows your great sensitivity as you capture the sad tone in the doves' "talk". Your conclusions are lovely. Love, Margherita |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely as usual and I think I would recognize your poetry anywhere without a name. Love, Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I love your theory~ And I also agree with Joyce ... we'd know you anywhere~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ Hello to MY RONNIE~  ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Margherita: Glad you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for reading and for your nice comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: What a nice thing to say and thank you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: That's really nice! Thank you very much for reading! Love Betty Lou P.S. Ronnie sends his love. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Yep, I would recognize your writing without a name, too. All you would have to do is to describe something and I would say, "aha!" Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: What a nice compliment! Thank you very much! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Your delight in nature spills over to me. Thanks, ...Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Melton. I must admit nature and its treasures are important to me. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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fromme2U Member
since 2007-11-09
Posts 257 |
This was so lovely and sad and I also agree with the ending |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
fromme2u: I love the song of the mourning dove and we have a lot of them normally, however, with this long winter we are having, they haven't arrived yet this year. Thanks for reading! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely, enjoyed. Ida |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ida: Thank you for reading and leaving a comment. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou A lovely poem about 'Mourning Doves' and I like your theory too.......it is about time those males took over the nesting whilst the females took a break! Love Elizabeth (Betty Lou) xo |
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apes531 Junior Member
since 2008-07-23
Posts 35 |
what a lovely poem i enjoyed it (comment and read my poems im new here) |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Betty lou, I enjoyed reading this poem you have written. -- I have noticed that you have been experiencing some bad times in your life, health wise on Announcements. I hope you can fight through all of this and live healthy healthy healthy!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Verbena: Thank you and I always am so pleased to hear from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
apes531: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I have been away for several weeks with an illness and this is the first time since then, I have been able to answer responses. I will look for your work. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Arctic Wind: Thank you for commenting on this poem and also for your good wishes! I appreciate both. My husband and I have both been ill for the past month but we are getting better slowly. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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