Dove In Spring


" Like us, every bird and it's child needs a home" Quote by poet
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A dove in spring flew helplessly 
searching for a place to lay it's egg
No huge trees around where it could build its nest
"If I lay twigs on houses people throw them away
What do I do now?
Watch a crow eat my egg..."
Distressed it flew hither and thither.

It came to my balcony placed some twigs, laid an egg
I watched in wonder how it incubated it 
Not a moment it would get up
Finally egg hatched
Little one came 
Both parents fed the little one
I would help them by giving grains and water
Pink skinny body it was so small and tender
Crow was always hovering by wanting to eat it
But the mother just wouldn't leave the kid alone
I watched the kid grow 
Slowly it got feathers and flew away...

It is a wonderful, beautiful memory
one which I can never forget

Birds, colourful fluttering beauties 
Melodiously chirping all day
Should not become extinct. 
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Inspiration : 
Contest Name : Spring Birds
Sponsor	: Constance La France
24th February 2021
2nd  position
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Andresen Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 12:04 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem Rama, a busy time for the birds :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 10:17 AM
Thanks and same to you. Yes busy time for birds. Love watching them.Take care,God bless!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write and Quote. How sweet, you were a second mother to the little bird. Have a blessed day/week....................
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Thanks and same to you. A wonderful experience. Unforgettable.Take care,God bless!
La France Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 8:33 AM
Rama, congratulations on your win in my Spring Birds Challenge with this lovely poem, and I like your quote also, well done _Constance
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Thanks Constance for the wonderful prompt and my placement. It is a honour to be placed 2nd among so many poets. Have a great day ahead. Take care, Rama
Lamoureux Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 6:44 AM
What a delightful story.
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 9:57 AM
Thanks
Buhagiar Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 10:33 PM
In Malta Government always promises to plant more trees. But it's just a promise.
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 2:45 AM
In India all trees are trimmed in rain, to avoid damage to humans from falling trees. We don't have trees big enough for making nests. Thanks for reading and commenting. Take care, Rama
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