John Watt Poet Rhyme

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Dove

Dove, dove, little dove,
What do you see in me -
A smiling man who seeks out birds
For his society?

Dove, dove, hungry dove,
What do you see today?
Old man with scraps of nuts and bread
He could have thrown away.

Dove, dove, with baby dove,
How do you treat your young?
You feed them well, as I once did
And teach them songs you've sung.

Dove, dove, turtle dove
You coo, "where is your love?"
She's gone to soar on higher breeze,
My lovely turtle dove

Dove, dove, little dove
What do you see in me?
A lonely man who seeks out birds
For his society.


written 1 Aug 2020

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Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2020 at 9:23 PM You draw out the beauty of doves so elegantly here, John - I like the third stanza the best - and more congratulations are due, I see :) John Watt August 5, 2020 at 9:44 PM Thank you yet again for lavishing me with comments today, my artistry sibling. I hope you're having a great week ~ John

Paula Goldsmith August 5, 2020 at 8:48 AM Congratulations on your win. Your poem and dove picture are wonderful. We need a dove like in Noah's day. Enjoy your win and day with blessings................... John Watt August 12, 2020 at 8:03 AM Thank you, Paula. I like your comment about Noah's dove, with the olive branch, two symbols of peace.

Jennifer Proxenos August 3, 2020 at 10:29 AM White doves are always used at religious and sometime political occasions because of their very obvious color and sentiment they bring - Peace above all else - lovely, lovely write my friend, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer John Watt August 3, 2020 at 12:41 PM Thank you, my wonderful friend. The doves I saw that inspired this were kind of plain brown, but I couldn't find pictures of them online, only white. How are you doing these days? I hope you and hubby are well. Hugs ~ John

Alexis Y. August 3, 2020 at 5:29 AM Hi John, This is a good entry for the contest. I like doves because they’re lovely and for what they represent. Best wishes in the in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis John Watt August 3, 2020 at 8:47 AM Thanks you for your lovely comment, Alexis. I enjoy doves too. It's nice to have you back ~ John

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM hope we are not both in the HM club together again. Worse, the N/A club. One never knows what will tickle the judge's fancy but I am eager to see what I thinks of this sweet little poem! John Watt August 2, 2020 at 3:12 PM One never knows. All one can do is cast one's birdseed on the ground and see who wants to partake. Thanks for the two comments, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2020 at 2:22 PM this is so cute and about as adorable as that FB picture of the dog hug that you liked of mine! John Watt August 2, 2020 at 3:12 PM The dove in this photo is much more beautiful than the dull, brown one that inspired this write on Friday. But there aren't a lot of photos of dull, brown doves available!

Lindsay Laurie August 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM G'day John ... a nice little bouncy poem featuring the bird of peace. I truly enjoyed your verse John - Lindsay John Watt August 1, 2020 at 10:11 PM Lindsay I appreciate the kind read and generous words. Thanks, mate ~ John

Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 1:25 PM - Animals also need friends ... a lovely poem, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Watt August 1, 2020 at 2:17 PM True that, Anne-Lise. Thanks for the kind visits this week. Hugs ~ John

Regina Mcintosh August 1, 2020 at 8:01 AM Love this. It's a gem. Thank you for your inspiration!!! Love and prayers and blessings sent your way John Watt August 1, 2020 at 12:56 PM Thanks for the kind words and affectionate greetings, my friend. Blessings to you as well ~ John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 1, 2020 at 6:47 AM This is lovely! I keep doves, not hard to please me with a dove poem ;), This a fave for me, good luck in the contest. xomo John Watt August 1, 2020 at 12:55 PM I'm grateful you had a chance to read my little bird poem, Pidge! I know you are a fan. Thanks for the fave, my friend. Hugs ~ John