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From Mourning To Morning

To watch a mourning dove enjoy a hug -
I'm filled with joy, she knows I mean no harm.
I gently speak and wrap her nice and snug;
she coos, enveloped by my friendly arm.

I'm filled with joy, she knows I mean no harm,
though through her day, she calls with mournful plea.
She coos, enveloped by my friendly arm,
she wishes we could teach humanity.

Though through her day, she calls with mournful plea,
we start each morning with a hug like this.
She wishes we could teach humanity -
they might know less of hate and more of bliss.

We start each morning with a hug like this,
I gently speak and wrap her nice and snug.
They might know less of hate and more of bliss -
to watch a mourning dove enjoy a hug.

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Funom Makama Date: 6/15/2020 3:20:00 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work John. A big congratulations on your placement. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/15/2020 4:57:00 PM Thank you very kindly, my friend. Your words mean a lot to me. Be blessed ~ John

Eve Roper Date: 6/14/2020 4:41:00 PM From Mourning To Morning, John, was enjoying to read with perfect rhyme and flow . . This is my favorite photo. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/14/2020 5:58:00 PM Great contest, Eve. Thanks for the challenge and the generous placement!

Line Gauthier Date: 6/13/2020 1:09:00 PM Totally sweet and delightful ~ much enjoyed. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/13/2020 2:58:00 PM Thank you, Line. Much appreciated ~ John

Aditi Mishra Date: 6/10/2020 3:11:00 PM Ah I love the way your words reflect the warmth of the way you speak to others. This is an embrace of kindness that you shower with your gracious gestures. Blessings to you dear friend :) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/10/2020 3:28:00 PM Your words also reflect 'the embrace of kindness' of which you speak. Thank you for the warmth and wonderful affirmation, my dear friend. Many blessings upon your day ~ John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/9/2020 4:52:00 PM My heart is melting, John! We could learn a lot from animals...best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 5:51:00 PM Some animals i'd rather we not learn from (sharks, snakes, hyenas) but for the most part it's true ;^) Thank you, Rhonda!

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/9/2020 3:08:00 PM Such a lovely nature piece John, with great imagery and rhyme too. Hope all is well, Blessings always,Gordon Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 5:46:00 PM Always grateful for you, my friend. Yes, all is well. Blessings to you, John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/9/2020 3:06:00 PM aha! could this be for hug contest too? I had the perfect poem for the hug contest but it was "old" so i could not use it. Eve is gonna be tickled pink with this pantoum. I see that you structure this form very well, being consistent in meter and rhyme. You are growing by leaps and bounds in your writing, John. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 5:47:00 PM Thanks for the tip about the other contest. It hadn't occurred to me. Appreciate the great affirmation you're always so good at.

Arturo Michael Date: 6/9/2020 9:10:00 AM Truly a creative piece of love written in ink...great idea too Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 2:34:00 PM Thank you Arturo, that means a lot to me ~ John

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 6/9/2020 5:52:00 AM I often listen to birds when out in the backyard, especially in the early morning. It brings me serenity and peace! Love this line - they might know less of hate and more of bliss. Thank you for a lovely poem. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 2:33:00 PM I am glad to share a love of nature with my fellow poet. It brings such serenity and reminds us of so many valuable lessons. I appreciate your visit, Mala.

JCB Brul Date: 6/9/2020 3:56:00 AM This is so lovely!! Sweet and dainty! Definitely a fave!Keep coming dear poet John. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/9/2020 2:32:00 PM Thank you friend. So glad you liked it. I appreciate your kind words and the fave. Blessings ~ John

Sam Kauffman Date: 6/8/2020 10:22:00 PM So tender, John. Really soft images like the gentle call of the mourning dove with a message of respect. Really nicely done. Best of luck in the contest. A great entry. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/8/2020 10:31:00 PM Sam, I always smile to see you comments because I know you have carefully read and thoughtfully commented. A thousand thanks, my good friend ~ John