Messenger of Peace

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The dove was aloft
Doused by the cold frozen rain
The first month with sleet
Diverted from its mission
It seeks sustenance below

Soaring over homes
Searching for scarce seeds and grain
Late winter garden
A magnificent bounty
It fills its empty stomach

A feeling of warmth
Two figures sit together
Blanket by the fire
Sheltered from the pelting sleet
Awaiting message of peace

Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 8

I J’s Birds of the Week Invitation XXXVIII

Published by JJJ Interactive Books

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20 thoughts on “Messenger of Peace”

    1. It’s a mourning dove. I believe it’s named for its beautiful cooing, which is considered a sound of mourning. I used to thing it was called a “morning” dove – I always love waking up to that sound. The photo was taken in North Carolina.

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