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

[Pete]

such fine, compact, peaceful knitting. doesn't get much sweeter than this. like melted butter. what a perfect word. plus the pic. lulled me into a super-relaxed state. deep, calming exhale. what else could one want? ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's hard to miss with the coo of a dove and a distant train. What a terrific way to fall asleep! Thank you, Pete!

[CD Campbell]

I'm with Einstein on the use of "mellifluous'. Your poem is light and natural. The sound of a mourning dove and a distant train can be sad, yet peaceful. Nice work.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Listening to rain falling has the same lulling effect for me. So glad you enjoyed this one, Corey. Thank you!

[Einstein Noodle]

i'm impressed Kelly! you used mellifluous in a poem and it absolutely works says i ... the word itself is called "milk tongue" ...(i am taking a basic poetry class and just learned what that is .. it is when a word or words are pleasurable to speak .. they "roll of the tongue" ... and that one not only is milk tongue ..but it slows me down to kind of linger in saying it ..but experience that doves very mellifluous song ;) well done says i ..i like your haiku a lot ... but the dove song is always a treat for me .. just love it when they call out
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It is a sweet, lulling sound...most mellifluous to hear. I've learned something new today, about the "milk tongue". It does apply to certain words in our language, surprisingly so. Thank you, Gene!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ..................

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful image posted Kelly. No mourning doves near me and I feel I am really missing out on something. I can only imagine from your lovely words the sound of that soft cooing. How delightful and reassuring that must be. I love birds, and birdsong. We have many where we are but no doves.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was fortunate to be able to watch two different nests with two eggs each. The interaction of the male and female after the eggs hatched was quite an experience for me...and those babies are so adorable. There's two photos of them in my photo section on the third or fourth page...feel free to go look at them! Thank you so much, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

I'll take a look Kelly. Thank you.

[emmajoy]

There's something about a mourning dove that reminds human beings that time is made for love. And they do indeed know how in their breathtaking way. Silky smooth words, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks so much, Em!

[Neville]

Hey, that's one hell of a heycoo, up there on the top shelf, if you don't mind.. just sayin.. and a great photo too..amazing colours.. summat for almost all me senses...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love writing them. I was fortunate to pair it with my own photography. Thanks, Nev. Your reviews are much appreciated!

[Neville]

I am just one of many, I'm sure who love to read them, so do keep them coming please, they are an art form in their own write.. wish I could use a camera like you....

[Crowley]

My yard is full of them on spring mornings, love their calls. The little buggers have sex more than rabbits though....lol. A relaxing and beautiful piece...you paint life in a myriad of colors!!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, they do, they really do! I read where they can mate every 30 days. Can you imagine? I like adding a little diversity every now and then. Thanks for taking notice, Crowley! Any plans for Thanksgiving Day?

[Cherrie]

The lonely pur of the dove, I love that sound with or without coffee

[Kelly Scheppers]

...me too, Cherrie! Thank you for being here!

[Cherrie]

Your haiku was a delight

[Papaya]

that's beautiful Kelly. I get the doves here too.
it always feels special when they visit

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've had two nests so far. They really are fascinating to watch and photograph. Thank you so much, Ana!