I saw two collared doves at Hesket Newmarket
cloud-coloured collared doves crossing the road
one leaned it’s feathered head towards the other
to share some secret wish, lighten a load
I loved you then, she cooed (coo-cooed)
I love you still, cooed he
in such a manner, they were wooed,
would ever-loved be
It was a market day in early summer
a sultry, pollen-heavy market day
when one dove pledged her love unto the other
who joined his heart to hers most willingly
The people on the green drank ale and hollered
the doves crossing the road paid them no heed
for deep in love they were, feathered and collared
of human praise or censure, had no need
They nested in the eves or in the rafters
it little mattered, now that they were paired
they cooed of clouds, and dreams and ever-afters
since they crossed that bright day, such dreams they shared
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Sharing with dVerse Open Link Night Live, where I will be reading one of my poems from the forthcoming anthology Wounds I Healed.
Fantastic, Ingrid! I adore the birdsong. Coo.
And Hi 👋
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Lovely images, serene poem, Ingrid. Your photo captures the birds beautifully. <3
Thank you Cheryl 😊
I love this, Ingrid! I’m going to think of this poem whenever I see these doves. 💙
Beautiful photo, too.
That’s a lovely thought, Merril, thank you! 😊
You’re very welcome, Ingrid! 😊
So beautiful.💕
Thank you Grace 💞
My pleasure 💕
A poem written as if you were a film director, scene unfolding, with images of famous paintings crossing the mind…
Thank you, Ain – that is a great compliment!
Your words match their sounds. I have some that visit my windowsill from time to time. It does seem they are always together. (K)
Perhaps they are a special pair…
I love the gentle rhyme of the final enchanting stanza!
Thank you Jaya 😊
What a beautiful little moment!
Glad you enjoyed 😊
A heartwarming tale of doves speaking the language of love. 💞
Glad you liked it, Michele! Hope your trip is going well 😊
I love your poem! I love watching and listening to the doves. 💞 Thank you. I am having a wonderful time.
I love the cooing of these beautiful doves so in love. The picture is awesome Ingrid. Did you take it? 💖
Thanks Cindy! No 😅 that would be Pixabay…
I was driving when I saw the two doves described in the poem 💞
You’re so welcome. Oh gotcha.
It was so cool-:)
“cloud-coloured collared doves” Amazing line, and a lovely poem, Ingrid.
Thank you Jeff 😊
Love the rhymes in this epic love story! ❤️
Thank you Tricia 💞
Welcome! 👏👏
“the doves crossing the road paid them no heed
for deep in love they were, feathered and collared”
Love does that to the beloveds
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much❤love
Thank you Gillena 🥰
What a beautiful moment, described. I adore the rhythmic lullaby-esque quality of the poem and the stunning symmetry of the photo combined. Lovely to hear you read and enjoyed your frankness! I totally agree with your openness of talking about natural cycles, bodies, things that affect us and our natures, it becomes so much part of our identity too. It moved me, and I hereby send you a virtual hug <3 XOX 🙂
I think so many of us suffer in silence and think there is something wrong with us, when in truth there is something wrong with a society that can’t discuss health problems openly and do its best to heal the sick! Hug coming right back atcha! 🤗❤️
I absolutely agree with you. Society needs a re-shift, and it’ll happen when more women are brave enough to voice their realities as you do. I happily take a leaf out of your book! You remind me to be more open (though sometimes I over-share, ha ha!) Hug warmly received and appreciated, thank you <3 Wishing you a great weekend 🙂
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This is incredibly beautiful, Ingrid! I especially love; “the doves crossing the road paid them no heed for deep in love they were, feathered and collared of human praise or censure, had no need.”❤️❤️
Thank you Sanaa 💞
Beautiful close Ingrid! It is always a welcomed read when it ends in a good note, especially with all the woes around!
Hank
I think we could all use a little love right now! Thank you, Hank 🙏
A peaceful piece. Lovely to see you this afternoon x
Thanks K! Likewise 😊
It’s it wonderful that love can fill us up so completely that there is no need for anything more.
“They nested in the eves or in the rafters
it little mattered, now that they were paired”
It is indeed a beautiful thing 😊 thanks Ali ❤️
I loved the last verse – a testament to their unending love. I have a pair of doves here that eat from my feeder. I do so enjoy their songs of endearment.
How lovely 🥰 thanks Truedessa!
All they need is each other. A lovely romantic interlude. I love the woo and coo of it.
Thank you Coleen 🐦
Beautiful imagery and story, I enjoyed reading the poem very much. The birds remind me of a bird-couple that lives above my window.
Thank you – I am glad you enjoyed the poem!
Lovely to see you Thursday, Ingrid! The line “to share some secret wish, lighten a load” ~~~ will linger in my mind. Cheers.
I love it!
Thank you!
Such a beautiful poem, Ingrid! I can really relate because our yard is always filled with doves.
Thank you Dawn 🙏
Just brilliant.
Thanks Vinny!