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Mourning Dove Solstice (tanka)

Posted by Lisa or Li on

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Mourning doves snuggle
in boughs of soft pine needles —
bedtime comes early.
Solstice soft moonlight gleams on
fluffed feathers and diamond white.

mourning doves

 

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  1. Carol anne's avatar Carol anne says:
    December 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    excellent! Love this! <3

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      December 21, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you, Carol anne. I wanted to express the gentle side of nature at this time of year.

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  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    December 21, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    A beautiful poem Li. Love the images too.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      December 22, 2021 at 9:47 am

      Thank you very much, Sadje. I love mourning doves they are such gentle creatures.

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
        December 22, 2021 at 10:07 am

        You’re welcome. They do look very docile

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  3. paeansunplugged's avatar paeansunplugged says:
    December 21, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    What an exquisite gem, Li! ❤️

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      December 22, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Thank you, Punam <3

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  4. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:
    December 23, 2021 at 9:50 am

    That is beautiful Lisa. Love the photos of the doves.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      December 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you :) <3

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      1. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:
        December 23, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        You are welcome!

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