blueness all about
soft cooing white serenade
in between the rain
***
shimmery heaven scent morning,
a world reborn
just steps outside my door.
looking for raindrops on open faced flowers
when suddenly a flurry of wings catches my eye
on the quiet stone path.
i happen upon a mourning dove
gathering her twins close with her
wings so protective.
that is the beauty of life,
sometimes it is as easy as just showing up
with fresh eyes.
thank you all for returning to
capturing my heart again and again
with your beautiful haiku.
i hope you are all as nurtured as i am
when each of you arrive
to share so generously your lovely words
and companionship,
you are as welcome as summer rain.
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What beautiful pictures! Wow, catching the raindrops on the flowers!! So very lovely and the words so tender! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cathy | July 20, 2012 at 05:04 AM
oh those Love Doves.
your summer view is so pure, and beautiful, just like you
Posted by: deb taylor | July 20, 2012 at 05:09 AM
The rain seems to round out and mellow the already soft cooing, as if the air itself is echoing the calls
Posted by: HaikuWater | July 20, 2012 at 05:18 AM
Rebecca, we have the mourning doves here as well. they are a beautiful site to behold. Their early morning cooing is soothing. They feed at my feeders. My oh my we can use some rain. Glad you seem to be getting some. Tis the season for the Southwest, No? From July to Labor Day? Your photos of the raindrops on flowers are perfect, as are those of the birds and the poetic haiku.
You'll be hearing from me very soon.
Peace.
Posted by: spadoman | July 20, 2012 at 05:47 AM
Lovely haiku and photos...especially love the first one...looked like a mirror image for a second! Thanks for hosting, as always!
Posted by: Libby | July 20, 2012 at 06:05 AM
So many magical things can happen between rains!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | July 20, 2012 at 06:08 AM
Such a miracle to catch those incredible shots...and the perfect haiku to make them come alive! What a beautiful way to start this fine morning!
Posted by: AlterEgoMexicana | July 20, 2012 at 06:20 AM
Mourning doves sing summer to me. I am back in my bed as a child listening to their soft sounds and knowing a wonderful summer day lay ahead.
and now in this reality that we live...news of a horrible mass shooting in a local movie theater. what is wrong with us...so sad.
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | July 20, 2012 at 06:46 AM
Oh, this is so sweet. Feels like a nurtring mother hug. Sweet, sweet, sweet !
I am so glad the rain has brought a fresh, clean vision to you, Beautiful Heart. Thank you, as always, for bringing our hearts together here.
Much love !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | July 20, 2012 at 06:50 AM
Wow! Absolutely love the doves ~ so loving and the raindrops too ~ Fantastic photography ~ such inspiring post ~~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
Posted by: Carol | July 20, 2012 at 06:58 AM
We finally got some rain this morning. Your haiku and photos made me smile, as did our long awaited rain!
Posted by: Karen | July 20, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Each morning is another miracle - may your day be bright and filled with joy, laughter and love Rebecca!
Posted by: Marit | July 20, 2012 at 07:26 AM
A lovely respite.
Posted by: Anthony North | July 20, 2012 at 07:32 AM
{{ so lovey*dovey!!
i am refreshed
with our own rain
over here
and
with your haiku
over there }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | July 20, 2012 at 07:37 AM
drinking... from your words that serenade my soul, such beauty seen with soft eyes, this gentle summer rain... XO
Posted by: Lea | July 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM
I love the sweet sound of a mourning dove....I have recently discovered how beautiful their colors are!
Posted by: [email protected] | July 20, 2012 at 02:11 PM
Dove courtship, so elegant and true. Love lessons live there.
Posted by: annie | July 20, 2012 at 04:13 PM
I am participating again! Will you add my blog to your sidebar? http://www.bonitarose.com/2012/07/haiku-my-heart-dream-and-laugh.html
Posted by: bonitarose | July 21, 2012 at 05:43 AM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Mama Zen | July 21, 2012 at 07:16 AM
I took a picture of some mourning doves the other day, but their not as beautiful as yours. Your words are beautiful as well. It always warms my heart. :-) God bless you!
Posted by: Christine L. Villa | July 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I meant, "they're" not as beautiful as yours. :-)
Posted by: Christine L. Villa | July 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM
oh Rebecca, this is all I needed to warm up my heart. So beautiful.
Posted by: Ana | July 21, 2012 at 03:08 PM
Good day to you all, I have posted a new haiku my heart on the theme "wind chime". It's this weeks episode of "Tackle It Tuesday", mu weekly haiku meme.
Enjoy the read.
Namaste
Posted by: Chevrefeuille | July 21, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Rebecca,
The arrival of a mother dove gathering her young in between rain drops and the scent of a fresh floral bouquet. There can be no greater gift than this -- a moment of cool blessing and grace protected beneath the shadowy wings of Love.
xoxoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | July 21, 2012 at 05:41 PM
So uplifting and soothing, thank you!
I often use art as therapy for me in good and bad times.
it gives me something to do besides sit and do nothing
Posted by: peggy gatto | July 22, 2012 at 02:06 PM