Maria Justa Polotan

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“The Legend of the Bleeding Heart Dove” by Maria Justa Polotan

Submitted to Contest #90

A long time ago, when the hills were green with fruit trees and nothing covered the earth but flowering shrubs and soft grass, two doves, T’apat and Magiliw, fell in love. Their courtship was long and arduous, especially for T’apat, who had to best several suitors for the fair Magiliw. And since doves mated for life, Magiliw took her time in selecting a husband. But she did choose the devoted T’apat in the end. Unfortunately, after five monsoons, the pair was still childless. The nest that T’apat caref...

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