The Crippled Pigeon

The crippled pigeon
Who had the gift of love
Adopted three orphaned
Bunnies; sheltering
Them under her tiny wings
Love was in the air 
With this tiny little dove
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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K. Avatar
January 27, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Love has no boundaries indeed--congrats on your win with this piece, Sara :) I could just picture that sweet pigeon and those bunnies in my head! :)
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January 19, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Congratulations on your placement in John Heck’s “Love is in the Air” contest with this absolutely wonderful poem. Love like that crosses all barriers. It's easy to see why you did so well. Your poetic light is bright. Lovingly, Dane Ann.
Kershaw Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Sara, Thank you for this poem. Direct to my favorites. Congratulations on your well deserved win and thank you so much for your kind word and support. Love, Will
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Congratulations on your win in John's contest Sara. I can see he had a hard time picking the winners. Some fabulous poetry was entered. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 5:31 PM
How sweet, Sara. Congratulations with this!
Dufresne Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 3:51 PM
never saw this one,Sara. Nice work.. You ..and the dove! Congrats
Fraser Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Sara, many congratulations on your win in John's fine contest >> James
George   Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 1:31 AM
Heart-wrenchingly beautiful, dear Sara. Congratulations on your win in John's contest. Love, Lainie
Culverhouse Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM
that was a cute story, I like the dog who had to get a nap, every day.
Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Hi Sara very touching. Good message too. Keep writing hun. Love Light Truth Patricia
Fraser Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Aw, lovely poem Sara - Dove's are gorgeous >> James
Guzzi Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM
In Greet the Sun..the boil is lassitude ;)..maybe I need to work on it more..Italian sonnets ain't easy LOL..as to the verse above..very nice imagery I suggest present tense...."Adopts three orphans Bunnies and shelters Them under her tiny wings This dove had a mother's love. Light & Love
Goff Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 1:58 PM
very moving poem! Sara!... jim
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