What you need are pebbles—
more—hard to find—
on Antarctica Peninsula—
and a spot for building your nest with
expectant mate. You found the right
smooth stone for wooing her
as you bowed your head
before trumpeting skyward.
She took your token and waited,
bided her time. Now you return
with another gift and then another
in an afternoon start
of perfect pebble offerings.
Poem by Lynne Goldsmith
The Story of Doves is Lynne’s new picture book for children. Recent poetry publications are in Interalia Magazine, The Environmental Magazine, Triangulation: Habitats, and Stravaig.