On the Wire
The mourning dove / most abundant
and widespread / carries on through journey
after journey / sending and receiving calls
Some hesitant / Some counterfeit / Some loud and strong
Rain is a sign of hope / or even a nudge
to move on / Sometimes it is a name / Sometimes
it is something we all pray for / Why do birds
have so many names? / Do you fly? / Do you
love? / Do you survive?
Kiley Lee is a Pushcart nominated poet and artist, with work in multiple publications and exhibitions across the United States. She lives in the Appalachian foothills with her family and loves staring at the clouds. For more information, including a list of her publications, please visit: Legend City Collective