Thursday, February 25, 2010
why do doves fly
why do doves fly
into clearest panes
then suddenly die? broken;
necks
or heart
more often
than not?
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why do doves fly
into clearest panes
then suddenly die? broken;
necks
or heart
more often
than not?
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4 comments:
it's always sad to see birds crash into window panes...
thanks for visiting Bolts of Silk
Jetzt habe ich mich bei dir fest gelesen und es hat mir gut gefallen...ich komme wieder...
LG; Rachel
hello Crafty,
yes, it certainly is sad, especially the sound it makes, when it happens, it's unmistakable.
it's good to hear from you too. thanks for stopping over.
noxy.
hello Rachel.
thank you for visiting ... you're always welcome to come back. please stay in touch, i will too. i enjoy your writing.
noxy.
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