Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Written 13th June 2025 - Inspired by the song "When Doves Cry"

 For Prince Roger Nelson Songs Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Karen Jones

 

Why Doves Cry

Doves cry when the earth is being disturbed
When there's conflicts and war they are perturbed 
For doves are the dear Lord's symbols of peace
They bring olive branches to help wars cease.

Doves also represent the joy of love 
The golden gift from heaven up above
They coo-coo-coo to attract their life mate
Then build a nest for them to populate.

Doves sing their song to tell you that they're near
A song that's soothing and moving to hear
Their musicality is a calm balm
Alike listening to a holy psalm.

Stay as innocent as doves Jesus said
Never let evil thoughts enter your head
Doves appear when one has a troubled mind
On angelic wings, bringing love sublimed.

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Gershon Wolf June 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM Very timely for 2025, esp. now. Doves are surely weeping crocodile tears. Thanks, Beryl. Beryl Edmonds July 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM Sorry for being late reply to your much appreciated comment Gershon. Doves will be weeping their tiny hearts out with what’s happening in the world. Thank you, Beryl

Duke Beaufort June 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM Beryl, my take from this is that they are always there. We only have to know how to look. You are incredibly sweet and only bring smiles to us. Beryl Edmonds July 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM Sorry I’m late in responding to your comment Duke, a big thank you… Smiles, Beryl

Karen Jones June 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM Beryl your well written poem is inspiring and thought provoking! I love that you are so spiritual and can crank out masterpieces like this based on any theme it seems! Congratulations and thanks for supporting my contest! Karen Jones June 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM No I’m blessed you share your gifts! Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate your words immensely. I’m so pleased to be on the winners list, I enjoyed writing for your contest… Beryl

John Read June 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM Hi sister Beryl, with all that's going on in the world today those doves are certainly crying. Beryl Edmonds June 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM Yes brother John, what’s going on in the world could be the reason doves cry. Thanks, Sis Beryl

Mystic Rose Rose June 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM Doves represent many things, including freedom and innocence, I love doves. Beryl Edmonds June 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM Thank you Rose, I love doves, all birds too… Beryl

Yann Rolland June 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM i am sure doves can cry, delicious poem for peace, quite inspiring have a nice sunday Beryl Edmonds June 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM Thank you Yann, have a lovely day… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker June 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM your rhyme scheme was so smooth and non-obtrusive, Beryl. I agree 'their musicality is a calm balms--like listening to a hymn without words. Well done! I feel soothed after reading your words. Have a pleasant evening, Yellow Rose Beryl Edmonds June 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM Thank you Sara, I feel soothed also, receiving such an encouraging review. Have a pleasant evening too… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith June 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM What a wonderful "Why Doves Cry" write. Great Ending... "Good Luck" Have a lovely/blessed day writing away.............. Beryl Edmonds June 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM Thank you Paula, have a wonderful, blessed weekend… Beryl

Darlene De Beaulieu June 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM Hello Beryl Edmonds, Doves are my fav. bids. I also hava another fav. the geese. But my comment now is about the Dove. i hear them every morning singing either song. I enjoy listening to their song. It is pleasant to hear. My fav. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu June 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM Hello Beryl, I hear the birds sing every morning. their songs are cheery. Your welcome Beryl. Hugs. /Darlene/ Beryl Edmonds June 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM Hi Darlene, doves are wonderful birds, but then all birds are in their own way. I love to hear birds sing, what joy they bring. Thank you for the comment and fave, I’m truly grateful. Hugs returned, Beryl