Pigeons Ascent

Adventure awaits, my feathered little friend.
Never will I know the distance you have flown.
Though sorrow fills my heart watching you ascend,
I know it won't be long before you are home.
You'll be on my mind from the start to the end.
Will you join other pigeons or fly alone?
Until I see you back here comfy one day,
My hope little fellow is that safe you'll stay.


Written September 3rd 2022
For the "Ottava Rima" contest
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kingston Avatar
January 19, 2024 at 7:36 PM
I think they have been introduced into New York City to eat scraps that end up outside the restaurants or in the parks. Not as prettty as seagulls, but just as hard working, right? Your last line is especially sweet. If only the pigeon knew he had such a caring friend like you.
Scragg Avatar
January 20, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Yes, I do love the various colours you see on pigeons though and yes they are good cleaner uppers :-D think all birds are beautiful. Such sweet looking creatures :-D
Blown Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 1:22 PM
....nice write....humor.....all pigeons ass-send on take-off......stan
Scragg Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Ha ha, no pun intended. I know very little about pigeons only that one turned up where we live a few weeks ago and stayed for about 6 days. So I was thinking about that lone pigeon and their owner ... Lol it's bizarre sometimes what inspires poems but it's fun too. Glad you enjoyed the poem :-D
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