White-crowned Sparrow

Dreaming of spending time with you 

when late snowflakes fall softly... 

You will find me in the Chaparral of 

scented Wisteria in early May... 

Our feathers will touch as blossoms 

on a bough of silent prayer... 

with blessings of love and devotion 

I bid you a good voyage over land and sea... 

My dearest Nightingale..   

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Such a gentle write Pat. Beautiful thoughts of the nightingale's journey back across sea and land to find that scented wisteria in May. The softness of feathers and petals touched me in this avian love poem. You are a weaver of gentleness dear poet. Your words have feathered wings.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... your gentle review is romantic as Irving Berlin in melodies and
blue rhapsodies. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful dear Pat.
"I bid you a good voyage over land and sea...
My dearest Nightingale.."
I loved the complete poem and the above lines were my favorite. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was interesting. Sparrow songs are so ornate but the White-Crowned Sparrow does not mate for life like some other birds. A female may take a different mate each year but some 75% of the time they choose the same mate when nesting. I was drawn to this because I have a poem titled, When The White-Crowned Sparrow Sings. My poem is not so much about the bird as a woman with a vain and fickle heart. I enjoyed your tribute to this little songbird.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian... interesting about the mating habits of
a White-crowned Sparrow. I suppose some Divas are like that. When a female is nesting, she appreciates a steady dependable mate who will help with the feeding and teaching of the fledglings. The Mother instinct can be great if the Mother is respected and feels secure. Thank you for sharing. gently, Pat

[barleygirl]

"Our feathers will touch as blossoms on a bough of silent prayer" . . . something about this line really speaks to me. I love how your poem could be about a human addressing a bird or a bird addressing a bird or a human addressing another human! I laugh at the combination of "late snow" & "May" . . . (yesterday it was 81* here from noon until after five!) and you put me into a seasonal state of mind that never happens here! "Chaparral" is one of my favorite words to describe foliage (I use this word often) & also I love the word "wisteria" & all it conjures (I always forget to use wisteria in my poems!) Thanks for taking me on a flutter that took me by surprise with the unexpected combinations of imagery & feeling (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... you are such a poetic Joy.
I knew that May would be very late for snow ... even in Fredericksburg, Virginia... however we usually have a nice snow by this time of year ... so anything goes with climate change. Wishing you a beautiful day... wearing Sandals 👡 at Play. 🤗 hugs, Pat

[Beccy]

A gentle soul at peace with the world is needed to write something so beautiful. There is a fragility here that touches deeply; and an understanding of what really matters.

May your voyage through life always be so blessed.

Beccy. X

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Beccy... thank you for a lovely eulogy where we can share in Spirit the peace that surpasses understanding. You are a whisperer of words and I am always humbled by your ability of expression.
Fly and soar our beautiful Bird of joy and wonder.
truly, Pat

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Beautiful journey to begin with blessings of love and devotion...
Wish to be that White-crowned Sparrow...
Setting my heart free to fly high in this blue sky...

Pat hat's off you took my heart out...

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sky... in our poetry world we can have adventures that take us to Venus the Evening Star where beauty is breathless and love knows no bounds. Thank you for being swept away where the embrace of Eternity is a reality. truly, Pat

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Dearest Pat it's always a pleasure to read your work and reviews as well....You brings eternity with the reality. Amazing to have you as my friend. Take care!!

[emmajoy]

The world's coming alive, dear, dear Pat! How deeply your feel for the All Around. Please, may i slowly walk and listen w ith you. Please.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Em... together we will listen to the Whipperwill when soaring the heavens Star by Star... where paths lead to galaxies and seasons of Moons and moments that flowers bloom in a bouquet 💐 of pleasures. Thank you Em for joining the Wind Song 🎶 of eternal blessings. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Yes, please.. let me fly away with the air - perhaps, who knows.. never return.. is a thought so beautiful after reading your words, dear Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Em... I like to imagine that birds fly like angels ...
they have such secret lives... you wonder where is their final destination. To think of all the beautiful color and bird songs all over the world is phenomenal. We are earthbound unless we board an airplane. I read that Birds where studied carefully when mankind invented flight. I do believe that our Spirit will live on in the atmosphere. truly... my feathered friend across the Pond and beyond. Pat

[emmajoy]

Beautiful thoughts, dear Pat. xx

[Katrina Mckeown]

A very romantic piece of beautifully written poetry... “The Softness Of feathers and Petals” nice gentle flow throughout.. lovely imagery..

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Katrina... thank you for your lovely review. Nature has romantic rendezvous
and inspire us to have those feathery feelings, especially in the Spring. truly, Pat

[Katrina Mckeown]

Was my pleasure Pat,you are most certainly welcome. :)

[R.E. Ray]

Pat, an ideal poem this sunny Saturday morning. Spring is peeking through my windows. We might see 50 degrees today, and I've heard more birds each sunrise. I see sparrows in greater numbers, and I look forward to seeing them surrounded by green. Thanks for creating and sharing this poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest R.E. We are also having a very Sunny Saturday... the brightest day ever.
It is about 45 degrees here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on the East Coast of the USA. The month of May will blossom with Wisteria. Soon we may have Daffodils and Crocus. Thanks for stopping by. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Warm and soft words....the blending of nature with romance. Such a sweetly romantic write, Pat. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi... always cherish your reviews... It is romantic when warmer weather attracts the sweetest songbirds.
They appear in grand array with Easter Bonnets on display. truly, Pat