Mourning Dove

 

 

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The silence of the mourning dove,
more mournful than her song.
She’s lost her mate, her will to live,
yet time still crawls along.

Of days gone by, she dreams her dreams,
when she last heard his song.
In widow’s weeds, by empty nest,
in grief she’ll ever long.

I loved a someone, thought she loved me;
I wrote for her a song.
Now, it just brings, tears to my eyes.
The train keeps moving on.

In hobo camps along the way,
I’ve found where I belong.
Friends lost their way, their will to live,
their time will not be long.

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11 responses to “Mourning Dove”

  1. the first two stanzassssssss are amazing!

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    1. Thanks for your support and encouragement. It is much appreciated.

      Cheers,
      Dennis

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  2. Thanks Tanumoy, I am honored by your words.

    Best wishes,
    Dennis

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  3. “Friends lost their way, their will to live,
    their time will not be long.”

    Touched and mesmerized by your words, sir. Truly… without pain, there never can exist happiness. Bow to you for this one.

    Best wishes
    Tanumoy

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  4. What a poignant poem Dennis. I felt the sadness.

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    1. Hi Sue, the inspiration for this poem came from one of my homeless friends. I also have to tip my Stetson to Hank Williams’ song I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry. Hank lived his songs and through them we can listen to his life.

      Thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot.

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  5. maryamchahine Avatar
    maryamchahine

    This is really beautiful in sad way…you have captured the depth of loss..and I really felt it through the photo, too. Nicely done.

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    1. Thank for your kind words.

      Congratulations on having three poems published. I am now following your blog. ~ Dennis

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  6. LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words Avatar
    LadyBlueRose’s Thoughts Into Words

    creatures of all life are meant to walk beside someone
    or perhaps fly together
    mourning is even for the living….
    Beautiful thoughts My Friend…..sharing sadness is part of time’s lesson plan
    Take Care….
    )0(
    maryrose

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    1. Without mourning and sadness we wouldn’t have joy. It is all in the grand scheme of love.

      Take Care…
      )0(
      Dennis

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      1. LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words Avatar
        LadyBlueRose’s Thoughts Into Words

        that is so true, for how would we know the difference
        in the tears that fall? if there was no emotional waves…
        You have such a wonderful gift Dennis
        you create beautiful words for me/us to see
        Thank you
        )0(
        just me

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