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To a Dove
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To a Dove |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
To a DoveI wandered out to garden green in hopes of passing pleasure in daily discourse with a friend a dove, in dogwood's treasure I stood beneath the nesting dove and thought on bygone years What happened to that woman, strong, who knew to hide her tears? What came of lady, so refined, the gentlewoman poet with nary remark nor heartcrossed word nor any need to show it? I gazed upon my resting friend a woman's workday shared To fairest dove, I wished thee well as I, to pen, repaired  Claire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
How lovely this is, Claire! I could visualize you in your garden speaking with the dove. This is precious. Please, never put that pen away!  Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
There is an elegance about your work Claire that stands next to none. This is so beautiful. I for one am glad you chose to "show it". Michael |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ Exquisite ... just exquisite. Your pieces are laced with serenity. Nesting dove in garden ... cooing way to heart of pardon. Love you, lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So soft and lovely is you voice---like a dove...it makes me sigh. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
You folks are so sweet...I wasn't even going to post this, as it seemed almost too "sappy" today when I wrote it after being out there with my little ladyfriend. But I thought, oh why not, and am glad for it. Denise...I will promise if YOU will...deal? Michael...thank you, my fine flattering friend, for reading, enjoying and understanding. Marge...oh what a smile you've allowed with your sweetness...thank you so much. (((you))). ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Ah Claire, would that I were that dove that I could share in the creation of so delicate and beautiful a poem. . . Excellent. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Claire~ This was very medieval feeling, shakespearean or something. Quite romantic, I loved it and could truly see you there speaking to the dove.. great job! ~X~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Claire, this piece ssemed to me a sad reflection of a your past or a past your wanting to express. But I'm not good at analizing these things.... anyway it was very delicate to me, I loved the read. Was your ladyfriend the dove? Parker |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Claire, My dear, hold on to that pen tightly! For with it you have written your feelings into my heart! I love it! So beautiful, and so serene! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
this is truly beautiful, you have also writen my heart into your heart, thank you for you lovley words, how long have you been writting? do you want to win a thousand dollars? go to www.poetry.com and enter the contest, not that writing is a contest at all it is just that you could have some extra money to by pens and paper. i hope that this contest thing doesn't insalt you. this poem is just simply wonderful in so many ways. congratulations. kindly, redheart angrybraids |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, a sigh from you is poetic success...thank you, in earnest, for such a pleasant start to my day. Sven, thank you, my friend, for sharing such a lovely thought...I'm very pleased you enjoyed this little one... X Angel, thank you for such kind commentary. That I pattern my work after the classical poets is no secret...so glad you liked this piece. Parker, who says you're not good at poetic analysis?? You were right on the mark with this one, my friend. And yes, "my ladyfriend" was simply referring to the dove nesting out in one of the dogwoods here...she's quite the listener... TerryW, I must thank you for such a stirring and encouraging response. And for letting me know how this poem touched something inside you. Redheart, of course I am not insulted by your suggestion. Rather, I am flattered that you would leave such an enthusiastic response. I will look at the site, though don't know about the contest. I have been writing since childhood, and have always enjoyed it. Thanks again for such a kind reply.~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Claire-- I am at a temporary loss for words...this was stunning! beautiful!! "I stood beneath the nesting dove and thought on bygone years What happened to that woman, strong, who knew to hide her tears?" ahhhh how well i related to this particular stanza...you in my head?? lol. in all seriousness, i think this piece shall touch a few hearts at this forum to say the least take care, amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Claire...what a lovely image you've lent to this piece...beautiful visions and beautiful words from a beautiful poetess |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Amy, yes, I imagine we've all felt something of this sort of questioning reflection from time to time...thank you very much for letting me know that this touched you today. Ruth, thank you, my friend...glad to give a smile to you... ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Claire, I have always been a sucker for eloquence in poetry and this ws lovely. The words complimented each other wonderfully. David2 |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Claire, this was simply wonderful. I throughly enjoyed the read. Marina |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
We have three ponds in our yard and for the past couple years the doves have nested in our hedge row ... they bring their babies to drink from the ponds and they take food from our hands ... hope they're back this year Loved your poem Rex}>{{{{o> |
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