Murmuring Softly

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                                                          Mysterious song
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                                                Softly sung by mourning doves
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                                                     Soothes my aching soul
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Staton Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 6:56 AM
Nicely written!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Such a sweet SENRYU, Laurie! Superb 's' alliteration and perfect 575 meter... Great job!!! Best wishes, Keith
Kendrick Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Nicely written. Much is packed in three lines. Keep writing. Sara
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM
This is sweet. I had four kids. My morning song was Let There Be Drums. Just joking. Great write. Have a wonderful day. Vince
Mitchell Avatar
May 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM
ooh this is lovely. -Brooke
Devonshire Avatar
May 13, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Lovely image, Laurie. Imagine a day when even doves are mourning, but their song provides peace for you. Beautiful, gentle poem! Love, Carolyn
Pate Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Very peaceful. Nice.
Esquire Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Dear Sis, Laurie, Excellent Senryu I agree with the soothing songs of the "Mourning doves My Soul aches more than YOURS Thank-YOU for Your Gracious Comments LOVE ALWAYS... HG Soup Mail Call
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May 6, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Feels soothing to me. Nice use of alliteration and imagery. I enjoyed this poem. Thank you for sharing it and for your kind comments on my Brevette. Keep up the good writing! Karen
Smalling Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 7:54 AM
How can a soul that aches create such a gift of beauty ... it must be the tender nest of the mourning doves. Love it!
Reynolds Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 3:01 AM
Ah, those doves. beautiful, Laurie. cooing their way to heaven. love, Kristin
Gorelick Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:52 PM
The doves have moved into our fig tree..I was going to write something about it..but forget it..you have written what i wish i could have...lovely. BG
Haniff Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 2:47 PM
oh how wonderful!....this is just lovely Laurie......nice work...love n smiles Maryam
Strand Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Soft & swett together Laurie.Thank you for your welcome comments on my postings .Rgds Brian
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Laurie, I aplogize profusely for my remark... Please forgive me... K.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:46 AM
I have been advised to remove the words 'you're gonna get it!!!' from my comments. It was meant only in fun... but if we must be PC, (though I think this is stretching it a bit), they are hereby removed... happy now?
Shango Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:32 AM
A melody I can feel ... a need I share ... a sweet write of a poem.
Richards Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 7:23 AM
I think I would stay in bed all day, to listen if I could! This is a beauty, my friend!! They do know how to carry a lovely tune, don't they?? xoxo
Winter Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Laurie, this is stunning beauty. Every now and then they pay me a visit in my back yard, two at a time. Your poem says it all. Outstanding. Love, Shar
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 6:04 AM
mail call!!!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 6:02 AM
A beautiful SENRYU/HAIKU honey! Marvelous 's' and 'm' alliteration... you got it PERFECT!!!! Hugs, Keith
Higgins Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 5:13 AM
I love the first line..mysterious song..something about that connects with me..well done and thanks for the rocking comments.
Rhinem Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 5:02 AM
....I was just looking at "Your" title to this, "Your Beautiful Hearts Write," and I thought, how fitting it seems to be, in describing her herself!!!!:):)~So, I hope that those Mourning Doves shall sing "You" an even brighter song, that "Your Priceless Soul," may rejoice and sing!!!?:):)~Smile, if only I were a Dove, I would fly to where "You" are, and sing "You" one myself!!!!:):)~Lets go see what I have missed, aside from "Yourself!!!?"....
Rhinem Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 4:55 AM
....But before I could get to "You," something came up as always, and I got tied up kind of late....Although, I am sure that it is no big deal unto "Yourself~but it is unto me!!!:):)~For I have come to admire "Your Writings Your Words," immensely so~"These Beautiful Portraits of Whom "You Are!!!!":):)....cont....
Rhinem Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 4:48 AM
So Beautifully And Tenderly Spoken~Just As Your Words From 'Your Priceless Heart And Soul' Have Always Seemed To Be!!!!:):)~Although, to 'ever' think that "You" would hurt within even the slightest way~is a sorrow inside, my own heart and soul!!!?:):)~"Good Morning, Precious and Lovely Laurie Ginn!!!!":):)~I am sincerely sorry that I missed "Your" gifted and beautiful words yesterday!!!?:):)....cont....
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