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Nan

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since 1999-05-20

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

0 posted 1999-09-17 10:41 PM

I am having such a great time with my new-found poems from my Nana....

THE MORNING DOVE
by Velma M. Carlson (1903-1996)

I sat alone but it wasn't long
When a morning dove came by.
He perched on a post quite near to me
And looked me straight in the eye.
He seemed to sense that I was alone, that
I was lonely too...
He just sat there as if to say, "Someone cares -
I do."
He cocked his head and blinked his eyes
As cute as he could be.
He flapped his wings and then took off,
But was looking back at me.
It wasn't long and he was back -
Just basking in the sun.
He saw his mate and they took off
As soon as she said "Come".
I sat alone and watched them go -
They were as happy as could be.
He had taken the time to rest awhile
And sing a song for me.

~ 1990 ~

[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-17-99).]

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 1999-09-17 10:45 PM

Nan,
You must share more of her work with us.
This is beautiful - great poetry runs in your family.

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

2 posted 1999-09-17 10:47 PM

Another buried treasure! Very uplifting, Nan, glad that you have found your Nana's poems-I will say this is one of my favorites, out of all the masterpieces at this site.

Thank you.

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*Elizabeth*

"Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low,
But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..."

caroline
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since 1999-08-16

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3 posted 1999-09-17 11:16 PM

Nan...so lovely, and so peaceful. I love your
Nana's poetry

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The only man worth your tears will never make you cry...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 1999-09-17 11:37 PM

Nan,
A lovely poem so nice of you to share it with us. *L*

Paul Allen Lupien
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since 1999-09-09

Posts 114
Ferndale,Mi.USA

5 posted 1999-09-18 12:21 PM

One word comes to mind and that is "precious."

PAL

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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 1999-09-18 01:49 AM

Thanks for sharing this one Nan, absolutely beautiful.

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"In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus

Sunshine

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7 posted 1999-09-18 10:23 AM

Poetry of ages...that's what you've found in your treasures. Looking forward to more. Thank you.

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

8 posted 1999-09-18 12:46 PM

Nan's Nana is grateful...

johnt300
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since 1999-09-12

Posts 214
san diego, ca.

9 posted 1999-09-18 02:08 PM

Nan,
Absolutely beautiful. How much did you grandmother write? Hope to see more. Wonderful.
Tyson

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