Monday, July 6, 2009

Mourning Dove

I was Laughing Rain
spry
chortling
before rain
during rain
after rain

I rambled

a mourning dove
crooned
in Washington
in Colorado
In Utah

soft strains
cool comfort
succor

I am Mourning Dove

not because
I love the rain less

because
I sing to strangers

Penny L Kjelgaard copyright 2009

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