Open Poetry #23 |
Flight of A Dove |
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The sound of newborn wings nested among the great oak’s leaves hidden from the fangs of prey. Small, fragile and hungry, awaiting the relief of a worm dangled above. Huddled together, silent cries with mouths agape, in wait... O but to be the creator of this wonder of nature in a cycle never ending, always turning full circle to the next brown wiggling worm. As Spring does bring the babes of earth to the nest of sticks. So shall Winter take away those most fragile that others survive. Were I but this featherless pawn might I huddle among the pieces of the board of life’s chess game. That I might again share the worm. Or, upon the dawn of first flight, the first rush of wing filled air. Might I return to this one nest.. To breed, to protect, to share. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful words Mangus Cold hands means a warm heart |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
yes,beautiful |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Aww that was great! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Nothing quite like seeing a dove in flight.. very nice Barry, ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ever the life-cycle, and we only get to go around once...or, do we? Liked this much. And, I hope you get to go around forever, each a new experience. Warmly, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (10-13-2002 06:01 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Barry, I just love this, sweet friend, I love doves so much and they are symbolic and inspiring to me of the message of peace they bring and the leaves they hold in their beaks, this is delightful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Yes indeed, a never ending circle of life. Well done Barry If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Barry... I always love your poetry. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Barry...Enjoyed...Paul The cycle of life cruel but necessary in it's own way. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, as always I loved your poetry. You write beautifully. Thanks for sharing. Love To All, Ethel |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is beautiful, Barry... We have a pair of doves that comes to our bird feeder all the time... and the male is so protective of the female... so sweet ~ lovey dovey hugs Lyra |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Exceptional topic here Mag... A very poignant write. Glad I caught it. ThisDiamond |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
nature woven beautifully with words Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Very beautiful. Dawn |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Superb! Enjoyed reading! Liz |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This is exquisite Barry. What a gentle subject for a poem. I love it. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your words take flight as if on the wings of a dove. Simply divine! Linda |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Inspired a sigh ...beautiful depth in this writing, dear man! |
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