The Christmas Dove

Doves are symbolic of peace, peace is what we hope for Christmas...Prince sings about doves crying...is he mourning the lack of peace in the world? Let's be more optimistic and share dove's peace.

The Christmas Dove

 

She’s sitting perched atop a tree

to view her world below.

She plans her journey carefully;

to every house she’ll go.

The world’s waiting patiently

and praying all is right.

They’re hoping that the Christmas Dove

will touch their lives this night.

 

While children hope for Santa Claus

to make their Christmas Day,

They fail to see the deeper meaning,

the spirit of the day.

We elders know that pious thought

Will bring our just reward,

And sanctify our prayerful dreams,

the hope we walk toward.

 

Then flying, at the sacred hour

they’ve been preparing for,

The Christmas Dove, on wings of Love,

brings keys for every door.

The joys and peace that for too long,

were always locked inside

Are freed to come and join us

in the one-horse sleighs of life

we ride.

 

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Winter Wonderland," by The Eurythmics

Author's Note

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

The message this imparts is staggering, Dan. How apropos, for a world in need!


My best,
Kelly

[dan]

Thank you Kelly. Some of us probably wish for peace in the world every day of the year, but for some reason it really rings true at Christmas. Thank you for your great read/review. take care...dan

[Crystal Overmeyer-Birmi..]

I really love this Dan! It captures the essence of Christmas, not about things but peace, hope and love. I really respect the imagery here and and in awe of the grace in which you executed it.

[dan]

Thank you, Crystal. I welcome your reviews at all times, I really value them because you speak your mind beautifully and don't just say, "Nice write, very well written." I like to think that if you ever have anything to say negative about my writes you would offer your constructive criticism. And PLEASE send me read requests, I ALWAYS enjoy your poetry and am honored to read/review them. take care...dan

[B]

The true spirit of Christmas and most religious celebrations is to spread love
A chance to show love openly and freely
Finely
And there is nothing in this world that could be more beautiful
An exchange of love :)

[dan]

And in these turbulent times I choose to introduce a dove, a symbol of peace. Thank you so much for your read/review. take care...dan

[Mara]

Great poem with an important meaning,
thank you for sharing!:)

[dan]

Thank you Tee. I appreciate your terrific read/review. take care...dan

[AaronFreitas]

Well said my friend. We have a lot of growing and understanding to do as an entire human race. It's not about presents... great wording Dan :)

[dan]

Thank you Aaron; delivering my wish for peace, the symbolic dove. I appreciate the read/review. take care...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is what we need...not a santa bringing presents to every house, but a dove bringing peace to every house....

wonderful poem, great theme...and oh yes, on annie lennox...what a voice...Eurythmics...

[dan]

jacob, There are many times I feel I upstage myself with my accompanying music. Annie Lennox certainly has that affect. Thank you for your great review. take care...dan

[ANTO]

Peace and Love can overcome - the German and Allies playing football in no man's land in 1914 attested to that and with enough will in the world we can all have a our game on no man's land and it needn't be a short one - it can last all our lives - if we want it enough.
If enough people felt the way of the sentiment of this graceful poem Dan we would have peace in the morning. Top write my friend.

[dan]

Or if Snoopy vs. Red Baron Christmas (the Red Baron had Snoopy in his sights, wished him a Merry Christmas and peeled away) could be an example for all foes to adhere to (as well as your true example) one and all can agree on something, Anything! Thanks for your outstanding read/review, my friend. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

Hopeful and good words my friend.
"The Christmas Dove, on wings of Love,
brings keys for every door."
My Christmas wish. Peace and calm in our world. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[dan]

It's my pleasure sharing joy through my writing. Thank you so much for your welcome words. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Dan.