title: Feathers of Black Dove: Chapter 3 (Poetic Scrolls) (Volume 1)
author:  Bruce Daley 
description: Bruce Daley, who goes by the pen name Black Dove, is an eclectic poet born and raised in Maryland. The son of a Haitian mother and Jamaican father, Bruce is the first generation American in his family. Poetry first entered his life 13 years ago. The art of poetry was used as a refuge to escape anger and apply his thoughts, feelings, and emotions constructively to a positive outlet. When he could not express himself to his family and friends he found solace in the paper and pen.
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  Polly Oliver's Problem
  
  
    
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER I. A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER II. FORECASTING THE FUTURE.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER III. THE DOCTOR GIVES POLLY A PRESCRIPTION.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER IV. THE BOARDERS STAY, AND THE OLIVERS GO.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER V. TOLD IN LETTERS.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER VI. POLLY TRIES A LITTLE MISSIONARY WORK.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER VII. “WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS.”  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER VIII. TWO FIRESIDE CHATS.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER IX. HARD TIMES.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER X. EDGAR GOES TO CONFESSION.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XI. THE LADY IN BLACK.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XII. THE GREAT SILENCE.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XIII. A GARDEN FLOWER, OR A BANIAN-TREE.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XIV. EDGAR DISCOURSES OF SCARLET RUNNERS.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XV. LIFE IN THE BIRDS' NEST.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XVI. THE CANDLE CALLED PATIENCE.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XVII. POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.  
  
  
    
  [CHAPTER XVIII. THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
  
  
  
  
  
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