Gathering Poem by Joyce Chelmo

Gathering

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They’re like a gathering of doves
cooing & floating on a zephyr.
They carry him on their backs
like TNT.

They rally,
protecting him
like Palace guards

The slightest vibration
could set him off.

There is no avoiding storms.
Eventually he explodes
like shrapnel lacerating flesh & bone.

They hide their wounds
beneath white feathers.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Joyce Chelmo 20 April 2006

Thank you Duncan I'm honored Joyce

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Duncan Wyllie 20 April 2006

Brilliantly orchestrated, you have a fine use of language, Love Duncan

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