Mourning doves snuggle
in boughs of soft pine needles —
bedtime comes early.
Solstice soft moonlight gleams on
fluffed feathers and diamond white.
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excellent! Love this! ❤
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Thank you, Carol anne. I wanted to express the gentle side of nature at this time of year.
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A beautiful poem Li. Love the images too.
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Thank you very much, Sadje. I love mourning doves they are such gentle creatures.
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You’re welcome. They do look very docile
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What an exquisite gem, Li! ❤️
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Thank you, Punam ❤
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That is beautiful Lisa. Love the photos of the doves.
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Thank you 🙂 ❤
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You are welcome!
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