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Eggs
In the year past, Mourning Doves built their nest in the pepper tree
Thinking it was hidden in the branches and leaves
Unseen and protected from animal predators and human
She laid her eggs then hopefully and patiently waited
The cunning squirrel didn’t have to climb tree from below
He found a way to sneak down from the wires above
Heartlessly stole the eggs to satisfy for one meal
“Don’t you know? It is lives and happiness you stole!”
Mama Dove was shocked and mourning her loss for days
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They came back to my backyard after winter passed
It’s a whole year’s wait, again to play and mate
They grew wiser in choosing a place for the nest made
Between the eaves and window frame was the perfect place
Nest made and eggs paid at a cool corner where it’s safe
She was relaxed with precious eggs under the belly to incubate
I did my gardening right by the window where she stayed
She didn’t move a wing when some photos I had taken
I too hopefully and patiently wait to see her babies hatching
