Constance La France Poet Free verse

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The Pigeon

 
a pigeon in the rain
upon a windy wet ledge 
cooing, he smooths his feathers
and tucks his head for a rest
with not a care for wind or rain-  
oh, I wish for that kind of tranquility . . . 

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May 16, 2022


Poetry/Free verse/the pigeon
Copyright Protected, ID 05-145-892-16
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Bite Size Poem, No 44
sponsor, Line Gauthier, Judged 05/26/2022

Honorable Mention

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Line Gauthier November 10, 2022 at 3:21 PM Lovely ~ yes indeed, we all wish for that inner peace, Constance

Paula Goldsmith May 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM Congratulations on your win. He needs a raincoat. Oh yes, tranquility. Love it. Have a great/blessed day...................... Constance La France May 27, 2022 at 2:57 PM Paula, thank you so much for the congratulations, comment and compliment, blessings ~Constance

Christuraj Alex May 26, 2022 at 9:34 PM "I wish for that kind of tranquility" - Truly a nature's child. Congratulations! Constance La France May 27, 2022 at 6:14 AM Christuraj, thank you so much for the nice comment and the congratulations, blessings ~Constance

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 16, 2022 at 4:28 PM Oh, I do love pigeons. But I suspect you knew that already. This poem is adorable, and I can feel the truth in it, they truly are incredibly hardy and tranquil little creatures. My best to you in the contest! xomo Constance La France May 17, 2022 at 7:50 AM Maureen, thank you so much for the compliment, I love pigeons too (though some call them pests) I love the cooing, and the color patterns, truly are tranquil and thanks for the encouragement, blessings ~ Constance

Jenna Logan May 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM His coloring is a lovely as your lines, Constance. Soup mail. Constance La France May 17, 2022 at 7:51 AM Jenna, thank you so much for the compliment, yes the coloring of this pigeon in the image is so beautiful, blessings ~Constance