Coo of the Mourning Dove

...a haiku

Coo of the Mourning Dove

 

 

A mourning dove coos

Its mellifluous sound, lulls

like a distant train.

 

 

photography by / Kelly Scheppers

 

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Interesting, unusual and clearly observed allusion. I like this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ken. Happy new year!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

And how beautifully you have said it- deep gentle and calling the world to awake- wonderful to notice the simple things in life🌹

[Kelly Scheppers]

Their nest was right outside my bedroom window when I took this picture. My cats were in seventh heaven watching them!

[redzone]

there are 5 or 6 morning doves that come to eat the seeds that have fallen from the 2 bird feeder in the back yard... it is a 'cooing' sound that awakens me as I drink my coffee watching them.... but in calling it a "mourning" dove, the fading sound is found in loss and longing.... sometimes as I hear them, I too hear a mourning coo... beautiful haiku Kelly...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've often wondered why their name is spelled that way, instead of "morning". Thank you, Curt!

[redzone]

'mourning doves', according to native American and spiritualism while mainly representing, a communion with nature, are named and spelled like this primarily because of their cooing sound.... its a peaceful and calming sound... they are also known as turtle doves as well as other names depending on where they are found...

I had to go look this info up since you raised that point on spelling and also since I misspelled it... lol... but I also left a comment that was misleading as well, since loss and longing are not the symbolic meaning of their name... anyway thought you might like to know this Kelly...

[Lyn Anderson]

Beautiful photograph and lovely words to accompany

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks so much, Lyn. I got pretty lucky with my camera on this one. They didn't even flinch!

[m.s.early]

So sweet.

My town is a bird sanctuary. The spring is always full of their calls. So mournful yet lovely

[Kelly Scheppers]

They're pretty constant around here from early March into October. I simply love hearing them! Thanks, Matt!

[barleygirl]

I live on a little mountain sideroad named after this bird & also one of my dogs is named after this bird! I love your choice of "train" -- big surprise ending for me . . . had to think a bit . . . then I saw a dove representing freedom of movement, similar to the romantic notion of being a hobo hitching a train. Here's hoping your 2019 is starting out with many coo-karooka-coooo's! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Margie. Hope the new year is a good one!

[Dave]

I love your photography and your poem that sets it off.

Take care -- Dave

[Kelly Scheppers]

Next to poetry, photography is my second love. I'm trying to marry the two together whenever I can. Thanks, Dave! Merry Christmas!

[AYVID N]

I love the words used. The depths created in such a limited format. Just awesome to me, Kelly 💕

[Kelly Scheppers]

How wonderful to see you, Divya. I hope you have a wonderful holiday, and know how much I value you as a friend!

[AYVID N]

It’s a pleasure Kelly! You’re valued just as much. 🌷

[andrew mitchell]

the death of a loved one, a nice haiku Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Andrew! Merry Christmas!

[andrew mitchell]

You too Kelly Have a Happy merry xmas!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This dove reminds me of the endurance of love and nature. How we as humans have lost sight of the meaning of that. The patience, the endurance, the want, the gesture. You are exceptional when you bring these things forward in such simplicity and are rightfully called to the head of the table or the front of the class...whichever sways you...and I do believe it's both in your gentle but enduring nature. You are a majestic devoted poet and beautiful seductive soul. Today I give thanks for all that you are and all that yo remind me I am. Many Blessing Kel! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Kelly Scheppers]

The weight of your words weighs heavy upon my heart. Thank you, Eve! ...and Merry Christmas!