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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

Date: 8/5/2020 9:23:00 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
Date: 8/5/2020 9:44:00 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

Date: 8/5/2020 8:48:00 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
Date: 8/12/2020 8:03:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. I like your comment about Noah's dove, with the olive branch, two symbols of peace.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/3/2020 10:29:00 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
Date: 8/3/2020 12:41:00 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.

Date: 8/3/2020 5:29:00 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
Date: 8/3/2020 8:47:00 AM

Thanks you for your lovely comment, Alexis. I enjoy doves too. It's nice to have you back ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2020 2:24:00 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
Date: 8/2/2020 3:12:00 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

Date: 8/2/2020 2:22:00 PM

this is so cute and about as adorable as that FB picture of the dog hug that you liked of mine!

John Watt
Date: 8/2/2020 3:12:00 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

Date: 8/1/2020 9:30:00 PM

G'day John ... a nice little bouncy poem featuring the bird of peace. I truly enjoyed your verse John - Lindsay

John Watt
Date: 8/1/2020 10:11:00 PM

Lindsay I appreciate the kind read and generous words. Thanks, mate ~ John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/1/2020 1:25:00 PM

- Animals also need friends ... a lovely poem, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt
Date: 8/1/2020 2:17:00 PM

True that, Anne-Lise. Thanks for the kind visits this week. Hugs ~ John

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/1/2020 8:01:00 AM

Love this. It's a gem. Thank you for your inspiration!!! Love and prayers and blessings sent your way

John Watt
Date: 8/1/2020 12:56:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words and affectionate greetings, my friend. Blessings to you as well ~ John

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/1/2020 6:47:00 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
Date: 8/1/2020 12:55:00 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