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Upon my Roof a Dove
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Upon my Roof a Dove |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
"Coo", "Coo", "Cooing" Upon my morning roof The "cooing" of a single dove unknown, yet all the truth Unknown to me, that is to say but in each "coo" a note whose sound seems so familiar As in a poem the 'poet' wrote And as I careful listen each sensuous, subtle cry I began to know the "coo"; (it's true!) Do poets ever lie? My heart caught fast on her lament I recognized the truth Could it be the lost in love there singing on my roof? Perhaps it were my lonely heart breaking, yet again worse, would she dare reveal the silence of my sin Amazing how she knew so well secrets, harbored fast their tattered moorings loosed adrift into the past Turn the page, pray the last mourning of the dove Fell silent as Septembers' dew And so have you, my love. Rf |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is beautiful Robert Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Thanks loner_23! You are an encouragement!  Rf |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
This really is a beautiful poem, each line hugged me tightly and pushed me forward, to read on. hugs, kelly |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Now, tell us how you feel when the lonely hoot of the owl comes home to your heart... I am SO enjoying seeing your poetry... Thank you SO much for sharing! |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Sunshine! The "hoot owl"?! Hmmmm...let me work on that, as there are no sudden inspirations. Thanks for your caring, sincere comments. I can feel the warmth of your character! Hugs, Robert |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Zenny, Is this my lucky day, or what?! "hugged me tightly and pushed me forward, to read on" Poetry for poetry! I'll assume you come by it naturally If true, please write more...next time!Hugs, Robert |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is lovely, Robert. Corinne |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
WOW I love that!!!! Beautiful poem Robert Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lovely words here Robert... I have doves nesting on my rooftop as well.. Did you know they mate for life? Sure do. Enjoying your words..immensely! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
A dove Coos on your roof-- Though I've no right to talk, I could help you; on my roof there's A hawk.... Heh-heh -- a good read, no matter what I do to it afterwards.......... thanks for sharing! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Nancy, I treasure your comments. That doves mate for life was unknown to me at the time of the writing. I've since learned, and as a result, have often wondered if the poor dove might, indeed, have lost its mate. My son and I used to sit on the back porch and mimic her song. We've since moved from the house, but the memory endures. Forever. I bet you they fight! Rf |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Ratleader! Thanks! |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Robert, my Love and I hear what the birds are saying to us. I think they convey messages back and forth when he and I are apart from each other.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Garysgirl, What an absolutely, incredibly romantic notion! I love it! Rf |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ironically, there actually is a hawk that lands at my place -- wife feeds the little birdies....all sweet.....and all of a sudden the party's OVER cuz a kestrel just swooped down onto the wall..... You wouldn't believe how fast sparrows can fly with their eyes closed and a beak full of bread crumbs! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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