PASSIONATE PECKS

behavior

PASSION PECKS

 

Mourning Doves

Flutter their furry acoustic wings

Passionate pecks

Eyes flicker, glance for prey

Though calm they appear

Doves soar with the wind, in a blink

Swift creatures journey far

Still, forever render to their nests

Attend their young

Cavort with sweethearts

And purr to a starry slumber

 

Together, we frolic with trills and rapture

Eyes blink in unison, lashes flutter

Whispers tease our flesh

Calm intensifies to perfume bliss

In a nest of white satin sheets

We fly just in our dreams

And awaken to dawn’s soothing balm

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

And all this time I thought it was "Morning" Doves. This one is an interesting inter-species comparison between humans and the aforementioned doves. There seems to be some similarities, though the birds' activities are described from morning to night, and the humans' from night to morning. The behaviors match in some respects, such as flicking and blinking eyes and having nests of sorts. The main difference is that we don't glance for prey. Or do we?

[Betty Hermelee]

We have two on our deck that practically live with us! Thanks fir the kind review
Best, Bread moreWe have two on our deck that practically live with us! Thanks fir the kind review
Best, B

[Seriana]

What a unique comparison, yet exact in it's measure of how such things go. Subtly teases of word-play really made this piece enjoyable and a smile for sure. Such a delight to read in the morning!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for your delightful review!
Best, Betty

[barleygirl]

Here we have a flurry of feathery observations that might even make Patricia Wedel jealous! *wink! wink!* Great job of speaking entirely in imagery to get a fulsome poetic story across. Poster child for removing oneself from a poem about nature. You slammed it (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Betty Hermelee]

WOW!! Thanks Marge, we have these two mourning doves on our deck that are so sweet, except when they poop all over everything.... but still sweet! Thanks for the great review!I I'm planning on reading Chapter 3 of your book ASAP

[Betty Hermelee]

I'm going to read Chapter 3 of your book!!!

[barleygirl]

Thank you for enjoying my book!

[Betty Hermelee]

I Read Chapter 3!!! Great!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty... Mourning Birds are the most gentle of all birds who come to our large feeding Deck. They are also the most trusting. They always appear at least two or three at a time. Yes, they are affectionate to each other. Your words of poetry complement their silver rays of Angel wings. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Pat, we have two that come everyday and sit on the rail of our deck, so sweet. Thanks for the lovely review, Best, Betty

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful and beautiful poem. I liked the photos and the kind and loving words. Thank you dear Betty for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks John for a lovely review, Vest, Betty

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.

[Chris Shaw]

Be it mourning doves or be it the human species, these lines speak to me Betty of spring, and when spring is in the air, so is love. Your two stanzas of a different kind, beautifully visual remind me how we mimic nature and how wonderful nature can be. Lovely read my friend. Great title by the way.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a thoughtful and delightful review, love it.
Stay safe and sound, Betty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we need more doves, we need more humans who act like doves...we need to reverse roles with them.
nothing like some loving kisses, or even those friendly pecks on the cheek.
Let's fly away and do that.

love this...but did notice what Poetic Beauty noticed with "bliss" repeated, maybe in one spot "rapture' might fit nicely.

j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for reviewing Jacob, I will change the dupe word bliss to "Rapture" great idea! Best, B

[Poetic Beauty]

Dawns soothing balm is an amazing feeling. Passionate pecks are all encompassing.

The only advice I have is you used bliss twice in the last stanza. Maybe find and alternate word but that is just my overly analytical brain.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for the review; your brain and Jacob's brain saw the mistake... thank you, I changed one of them...that's how you learn!!! Best, bett

[Poetic Beauty]

I have done a tremendous amount of learning since my early days on here

[Betty Hermelee]

I'm still learning!

[Poetic Beauty]

We are always learning evolving our craft