When Doves Cry

on the branches of a deliciously scented Lilac tree 
perches harmony's eyes, as the world explodes all around
tears of unity slip unknowingly onto delicate blossoms 
pools of liquid drowning hope and love dies
smothered beneath softest wings, unheard, when doves cry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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