Gaggle me group think
wisps of snipers
brooding, hence their evil
festers in murmuration.
Starlings not, cowards yes,
they prey on innocence
maim, murder,
crow hatred as they kill.
Life and exhaltation, a lark to them,
bombs strapped on chests
with heaven their goal,
wing straight to hell.
Let us become congregations
like plovers in flight with doves.
For they are small as one
but pure of heart,
powerful as they soar
symbols, nay beings
of peace and love.
Written for dVerse. De asks us to write a poem using the names given to gatherings of birds. She thoughtfully provided a wonderful list from which I’ve chosen the following: flight of doves, brood of hens, congregation of plovers, exhaltation of larks, gaggle of geese, murmuration of starlings, murder of crows, and wisp of snipe. Photo credit: Nevit Dilmen.
lillian the home poet 
A wonderful rendering, Lillian! I love your style and expressive flair!
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Thank you, Walt! Much appreciated.
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Amazing, Lillian! My heart went to the terror also. It seems birds lend themselves as teachers of peace!
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Yes. The terror that is being wrought on humanity….teachers of peace indeed.
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🙂
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I love the twist to the evil hearts of men:
crow hatred as they kill.
Life and exhaltation, a lark to them,
I also pray for that peaceful dove Lillian ~
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Thank you, Grace.
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Lillian,
The gossamer wings your words here alight on reach far and wide. What a beautiful and poetic way to promote world peace – though heartbreaking it is – that it must be promoted.
Lovely day to you, my friend
am:)
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Just now settling in to Boston — shall be over your way as soon as I get my morning cup. 2 months of mail now sorted and almost read (though much was junk) and laundry now also put away (as well as done) – fridge restocked etc…Nice to be home….although temps go cold and snow showers predicted over weekend! 😦
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I can’t imagine the ‘resettling’ that occurred once your feet settled upon ‘homeland’
glad you got through it unscathed
I do hope you were able to maintain a ‘Bermudian state of mind’ while folding socks 😉
am:)
geez, snow-unreal
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symbols, nay beings
of peace and love.
The doves! The very appropriate carrier of peace and harmony. Not known to be vicious!
Hank
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Glad you liked it, Hank. Happy I am.
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Let us become congregations
like plovers in flight with doves.
Beautiful lines Lillian 🙂
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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Back home in Boston — myriad of tasks completed that must be done after a 2 month trip. And….I have consistent internet! Just now getting to reading….:) Thank you Sanaa!
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They are few, but even few can terrorize with murder. Wonderful use of the words.
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So very very true. Home now….so nice to have consistent internet….so getting to my reading! 🙂
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YES. And you’ve spoken such peace into the world with this. I crave that this week, lillian, so much.
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As I’ve often said, boring can be good 🙂 A peaceful week — for everyone!
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Excellent, excellent, excellent! We do need to write (and read) words like these.
Indeed:
Let us become congregations
like plovers in flight with doves.
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Thank you, Mary. Back home in Boston after two months away — tasks now complete so I can read, read, read! Finding your comment over my first morning cup of joe — smiling I am.
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very cool poem Lillian! You worked in the group names so they flow and readers who are unfamiliar with them know what you’re talking about. And I love the puns on their names you threw in. Very cool.
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Thanks, Melinda! Have a wonderful day. 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂 you have a wonderful day too
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A poignant and timely piece.
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Just saw your reply — thank you!
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You, my dear, are an advocate for peace with this one. Stark and descriptive. Thank you.
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So glad you like it, JoHanna. Would that all could advocate peace in this world.
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Very topical and heart rending but positive.
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So glad you liked it! Smiling I am.
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Ha! SMiLes..
aLL birds liVe
iN Heaven..
N0W..
In fAct
onLY
hUmans
hAve
lost
TheiR
Free..
maKinG
tHeRe’s HeLL..:)
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Nice to see you this morning, Katie!
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Hi.. Lillian..
Thanks friend..:)
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