Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This octogram, The Mourning Dove, has the proper formatting and reminds the readers of this wonderful sound that cheers one up and sets a tone for the day. Nice.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Thanks for the lovely words and stars, Bill! Have a nice day! NAncy:)

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

We have Mourning Doves at our bird feeder every morning. They clean up off the ground what the little birds leave. I enjoy watching and listening to their mournful
A beautiful poem Nancy.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

They are very nice to have around Janet Thanks for the comments and stars. Nancy:)

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Thank you, Nancy, for reviving this beautiful poem. Since I have only been on here for a short time, your poems are new to me. You did a very good job on this one.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

I'm so happy you like it Anne. Thanks for the comments and stars. Nancy:)

reply by Anne Johnston on 23-Mar-2023

You are welcome, Nancy.

Comment from Kerry L Batchelder

Excellent

Interesting poem of a mourning dove. I've heard they mate forever and when a mate is gone they mourn. Could this be the cry you are hearing? He does indeed touch the heart?

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

I love the sound and after my husband died I had a dove come to the olive tree outside my window and sit there and sing to me. It was comforting. Sally Yocum, A FanStory member developed and introduced this form many years ago. I love the form and believe it should certainly rank up there with a triolet or sonnet,and should be kept alive, don't you?Thanks for the comments and stars, Kerry. Nancy:)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Nancy, you wrote this as late as in 2020, and for some reason I never saw it..but I'm glad I did now. It's beautifully written, such a joy to read with great imagery to follow. Thanks so much for sharing. Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thank you very much for the review and stars, Ulla. Enjoy the day, Dear, Nancy:)

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

A lovely poem, Nancy. I'm glad you reposted it. The octogram is new to me, and I appreciate your instructions. Good rhymes and rhythm pattern. I do love hearing their calls. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thanks for reviewing and commenting on it, Carol. Nancy:)

Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Exceptional

This is another new form for me, but you followed well the design for form and wrote a beautiful poem. Your rhythm and rhyme, your imagery, and your message were exceptional.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Sally Yocum, A FanStory member developed and introduced this form many years ago. I love the form and believe it should certainly rank up there with a triolet or sonnet, don't you? Thanks for the review and the bright six, Verna. Nancy:)

reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Sally Yocum, A FanStory member developed and introduced this form many years ago. I love the form and believe it should certainly rank up there with a triolet or sonnet, don't you? Thanks for the review and the bright six, Verna. Nancy:)

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I don't know the first thing about poetry, but your every verse has a special way of drawing me in and making me feel like I'm a part of your poems. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023

Ric! What a wonderful thing to say. It make my every effort worthwhile. Thank you so much my friend. You have made my entire week! Nancy!!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I loved the melody in this Octagram Nancy and the sorrow as this dove calls for his love. We have doves all over this island and I hear them all the time in the towns where they congregate. A skilful write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023

Thanks for the lovely review, Dolly. Have a great day! Nancy:)

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

You're right, Nancy. While the form is unusual, it is lovely, and you handle it beautifully. Your words are very moving, and truly let me hear the Mourning Dove's call. The combination of the poem's form, and the words you chose, give the poem a bit of an appealing sing-song quality -- very apropos in a poem dealing with a bird's call. Y our poem has a lovely flow and, as always, perfect rhyme.

My only suggested edit (since it wouldn't be me without one) is where you say, "Until He's reached ..." Unless you're deifying the Mourning Dove, the "H" should be lower case. ð???

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

You are so right! Thanks for catching that. So many reviews and no one else noticed it. LOL Thanks Michele. Have a nice day and thanks for the kind words. Hugs. Nancy:)

reply by Michele Harber on 19-Mar-2023

You're welcome as always, Nancy. Have a lovely evening, and a good week ahead.