My Little Pigeons

fast 
throttling 
in a pageantry
of eternal beauty

my little pigeons
perform’ng
a ministry
like some goddesses
of my deep-delv’d niger

come, throttle, dance
like some mbari dancers
smil’ng before this moon
the happy queen
of my clan!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Ahhh!!! It seems like you may be speaking about your children or some very close family's children. I like the work. Keep on writing. Sara K
One Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Great write Canny, but not a sonnet..
Amah Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 6:18 AM
thanks for your nice words!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 9:53 PM
Enchanting pen! I be extra susceptible, I have pet doves ;) xomo!
Amah Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 6:19 AM
elated by your words! thanks!
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