Windmills of our Heart

Wooden shoes dance to tulips kiss

On the fourteenth of April  

tulips sway to a lady of fashion 

whose beauty can only be imagined... 

Her warmth and passion give way 

to dreams of faraway places 

across oceans and waves of serenity... 

The month of April gives new birth 

to flowers and birds on wing whose song 

wishes our romantic poet Lydia 

A Happy Birthday on April fourteenth... 

Reviews

[Desert Knave]

Love this perfect gift of a poem for a poet who has, over quite a few years, delighted me, challenged me, enlightened me, and, on an occasionally Friday Night, has left me breathless. Yeah, you can probably tell that I favor her writing. Happiest of Birthdays, Lydi** !

[Lydia Shutter]

May it ever be so, dear Jim! Thank you. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

WOW! WOW! And WOW! A surprise for me and I'm sure your message must be a big delight to one of my favorite poets on this website. My 30-something nephew also has this birthdate. I love the way you weave the long-standing symbols of spring: wooden shoes, tulips, windmills, & birds on the wing. After two years of reading sensual Lydia, I've slowly emerged from my previous cocoon of hibernation & I'm very thankful to her for showing me how its done! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... so charming to read your review. Yes, Lydia is as sensual as Spring blooming into soft petals of romance... a dance of nature’s awakening. We were created to bloom with beauty and love. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Lovely words, colourful and exactly right for dear Lydi.. you kind, kind friend

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... your review is a bright shooting Star that illuminates the stormy night with hope for warm sunny days leading into Primrose gardens of poetry...
your friend, Pat

[emmajoy]

Am sitting here smiling after reading your words .. life is good when shared..

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Emma....you are a sweetie.

[emmajoy]

My pleasure.. am laughing, Pat.. Saw the word 'sweetie, and immediately wanted to ask which kind of sweetie i am.. a humbug, a soft fondant or.. well.. a whirly girly!!! Silly me, tis the sun.. must be Sumer today. xx

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here...yes, across the pond, sweeties are candy. Here it is a term of endearment. I think you would be a whirly girly though! LOL

[emmajoy]

Is same here, dear luv., just hit me as i read it though, am having one of those silly moments... Love the idea of being a whirly girly. Hey, come join me.. let's get up to mischief!

[emmajoy]

I'm so sorry i missed your birthday, didn't know though. Perhaps you'd like me to sing to you though. Er..perhaps not.. trouble is i sound like Kermit!?

[Lydia Shutter]

And I sound like Miss Piggy

[emmajoy]

Laughing, maybe we could record a duet and get top billing somewhere.. Unique sound, different accents, lyrics of our own.. I mean we cant be any worse than rap, can we!! (ok so i like a bit of it.. but.. er.. eell, ummm - a little!! )

[Lydia Shutter]

You are absolutely a hoot, my friend. Emma and Lydi....their singing is quite the pity! LOL

[emmajoy]

I began to write some lyrics but decided i might be drummed out of the cafe!! :)) maybe will send..

[Lydia Shutter]

😎😛😝😃😄😀😄💋😆

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope. Here in Michigan, freezing rain. Spring is coming? We hope. Thank you Pat for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... sorry it is so cold in Michigan ... Stay safe... You are in my prayers... Spring will show up soon! Thanks for joining the Celebration for Lydia’s Birthday.
truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy Birthday to Lydia and you are welcome. A wonderful poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

Still praying for you during the stormy weather. Be safe and remember when nights are stormy, it is the shadow of an Angel’s wing watching over you. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for the birthday wishes, John!

[wordman]

sweet sentiments,tulips remind me of holland

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Wordman... Lydia’s parents were from Holland, so that is her heritage and the reason for the Tulips and Wind Mill. Great that you joined in for our Celebratiin. truly, Pat

[Ruth]

Ah, how lovely, I missed this...Happy Birthday Lydia...what a beautiful tribute :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Poppy Ruth... thanks for joining the celebration of Lydia’s birthday. Hope all is well with you and yours. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Poppy!

[Kelly Scheppers]

How I wish we could all meet at a real Café, and celebrate our dear friend's birthday! Lydia and I go back many years, having met at another online poetry venue. The WC is home for many of us, and there's no better place I would rather be.

So, let's light the candles - all 29 of them...right, Lydi! May it be a spectacular year, my friend!

Love & best wishes,
Kelly

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... it is a pleasure for you to celebrate Lydia’s burthday. She is a treasure for us to enjoy. Perhaps someday we will meet at a Cafe and laugh together and count our blessings. With love, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

But we have met. Our hearts and souls have touched through the art of poetry!

[Patricia Wedel]

It is true Kelly... we have met upon many lines of poetry with tears and smiles and in between... layers of emotion and a bit of smiles and happiness... sharing our deepest and most colorful experiences. fondly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Nah, 65 this year, Kelly....we need a fire permit! LOL Yes, we go way back...about 20 years now. Thanks for the birthday wishes and for your friendship.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, she travels oceans and continents and brings joy to whomever she meets with her kindness, cheer and beautiful poetry, which as you say in the poem oozes with romanticism ....
truly one of our favorites at WC and this is a lovely tribute to her.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Jacob for reading the birthday poem for Lydia.... She is all that you say...we are fortunate to be a family of poetic persuasions... truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Jacob.

[Ana Papaya]

This is so beautiful :)
Sure to warm her heart and bring a smile to her face.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ana... yes, I love to write Birthday poems. Lydia will be pleased you read her poem. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you Ana....yes, it did bring a smile to me...absolutely.

[Ana Papaya]

My pleasure Lydi. :) I knew that it would.

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, I can not tell you how much this means to me. The fact you would write me a poem for my birthday is so thoughtful....so sweet. You are a special friend and I appreciate you very much. Love, Lydi***

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... it is a lullaby of romantic sighs to have made your acquaintance ...
You are an inspiration on parchment with words dipped in the perfume of love. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Pat))))))