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Coo

April 12, 2017 5 Comments

By Charlene Williams

Wearing my pajamas, I go outside and sit. You aren’t there. They say God took you.

The mourning doves want to moan for me, and I let them. They peck a hole in my chest, and their cooing seeps into my bloody wounded heart. It hurts so much. Exquisite pain is mine, and I let it rip. Up, Up, Up. It will flood me. It will take me. It’s in my throat now. I can’t breathe.

Wait.

I push my feet flat and feel the ground, firm. I clutch the chair arms. Exhale. Then light, then focus.

I moan.

You coo.

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  1. Bobby Warner says

    April 12, 2017 at 7:52 am

    Wonderfully sad. Loved it.

    Reply
  2. Mark Goolsby says

    April 13, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Very touching with loss and acceptance and that beautiful communion with the soul of doves.

    Reply
    • Marlene S. says

      April 14, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      Beautiful and courageous…

      Reply
  3. Bill Smart says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Mourning doves softly coo to strengthen you.
    Thoughtfully shared!

    Reply
  4. Ana Jubiz says

    April 26, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Brought tears to my eyes.Love it!

    Reply

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