Tears with a Dove

 

Whistle with the winds

                       On a cold winter day

Embrace trees in spring

                Surrender and simply sway

 

Howl with a lone wolf

                       On a full moon night

Smile to summer sky

              As she brings birth to light

 

Make music to the moves

                Of a falling autumn leaf

Share with the sharks

             The beauty of a coral reef

 

I’ve enjoyed life’s grace

            With heart, spirit, and mind

And cried tears with a dove

                   As it mourned mankind

Reviews

[Dani California]

Perfect ending! I have a strong preference to endings. I find them to be the straw -- that makes or breaks the poetic camel's back. Your ending perfected this poem. Indeed!

A lovely piece throughout -- finding appreciation in all of life's beauty -- nature -- yet acknowledging all that is ugly and wrong at the same time -- as doves cry -- so do I. Beautifully done!

[Helen Crutchett]

Very beautiful and serene write. The imagery appealed to me so much. Thanks for sharing your wonderful thoughts with us.

[emmah]

ah!!! this is real eloquence coupled with real depth!!! life is often too vast for us to begin exploring the truth in the moment - the moment itself - and right here - your sparkling pen - has brought the truth of moments to life! there is inspiration in abundance - an honesty that is rare - joy waiting to be uncovered - you turn the seemingly mundane into the unquestionably extraordinary - with a masterful ease!! exquisite beauty - and unlimited inspiration - both find a warm abode in this stunning poem!!!

[Hanan_Maliah]

The wonderings of one of my favorite minds...such peace and beauty from the gifts of Allah(swt) to be enjoyed while recognizing the balance of good and evil only to say it must be so...Alhamdulillah...All Praises to our Rabb that created such things and for those who would embrace them even in such a time as this!

[Janice Scott]

Perfect poem period! Hauntingly beautiful! The last two lines "But cried tears with a dove, as it mourned mankind" 'For me', the dove means God mouring his creation. But that's just my way of thinking. :) Thanks for sharing this awesome piece with us.

[sarahkatherine]

I agree, I love the ending.
This is amazing.

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

Smile to summer sky
As she brings birth to light

Above lines are insperational, the whole poem is smooth and warm. You have captured the beauty of life and ended with the reality of ugliness of mankind can leave us mourning.

Well written piece.

[Leo Gems]

Odd is it not that mother nature and her creations are so beautiful... when we as mankind may not have such a beautiful side? Mother nature and her creatures do what is needed for survival.. not trapped by greed or the need for a power trip. Mankind can be trapped by so much... greed, power, and fame.
We can forget sometimes.. our fellow man.. to reach out and give a helping hand. It makes the doves cry and we should crying along too..

A simple and elegant piece.. in contrast to my wordy musings tonight. I do hope you will forgive. :)