They mate for life and are devoted parents to their offspring known as squeakers (honest!). Since they are not predators, the dove is a harmless bird and feeds on fruits, plants and seeds. They give a sense of freedom and are excellent navigators in the capacity of courier. Perhaps, because of the very nature of the dove, the bird was chosen to be a significant messenger in the course of human events.
Photo by Roger Williams |
In ancient days, there was a flood that destroyed the earth detailed in Genesis as recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible. Only an ark and those on it were saved from the devastating waters. Eventually, a dove was released from Noah's Ark and returned with an olive leaf indicating that the waters were beginning to recede. The combination of the dove and the olive branch became enduring symbols of the sign of life, new beginnings and deliverance.
Come! You are invited to join me at The Turn-Up Patch in two weeks on Monday, February 25th. Until then....
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