On a Clearing Morning

On a clearing morning I awaken,
yesterday’s ruckus subsiding;
corporal tensions having
been slept away, a dove softly
cooing on my window sill
in the flower box having made
a nest – room for both buds and
nurturing…

the cat at bay, the pane a permanent
divider, every night he awakes to
consciously dream, eyes like fixed
lasers, into the dawn he salivates,
wonders of our shared mystery, why 
the mouthful and he separated, by the 
same God who pets and soothes, calls him
precious…recalling the turkey they
shared – dispatched, tastefully presented 
as grace…?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 3:25 AM
A beautiful morning with all ruckus and tensions subsiding, a dove cooing and the cat with laser eyes looking beyond the pane....! Wonders of shared mystery. Love trhe image of the dove that has made a nest in the flower box...... "room for both buds and nurturing….....!" I am down with fever after a trip. Still enjoyed your poem.
DiMino Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Chicken soup...and cuddles are a must. Wishing you lots of tender caring. I thought your brilliant pen was unusually quiet lately. Blessings and speedy recovery!
Maverick Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 9:09 AM
There are always contradictions Joe, as life Will ever surprise and comfort, horrify and Placate..' Well put lines my friend.'
DiMino Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Contradictions never ending for sure; thank you, Joe. Blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:42 AM
A lovely write. Each day is a new day. Have a great/blessed day writing away...................
DiMino Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:51 AM
Hope is reborn with each new dawn's opportunity. Thank you, Paula; blessings!
Greenhough Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:40 AM
This is a beautiful poem with a lot of happy thoughts. Thank you.
DiMino Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 6:56 AM
Hi Hilda; thank you. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Blessings!
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