Whippoorwill Song of Longing

Days of leisure with Blue Bells ringing 

in notes of Lavender blue Sonnet Songs... 

The Lillies by the Creek shyly speak of 

stolen moments of P***y Willow smiles

while all the while Bees are buzzing and 

Butterflies romancing the Sky without a sigh  

The Wind is dancing through the trees where 

nests of Chickadees lay guarding their eggs... 

Rain drops and flower petals fall upon the 

moss of an ancient Rose of Sharon tree...  

I think of Thee my Nightingale of Berkley Square.    

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

just as magic as any painting, your 'stuff' is always wonderful to read,
soft and gentle with no axe to grind
our birds of summer are slowly slipping away
The swallows are gone and the Grossbeaks seem to be moving along
Even the Robins might have left
The Ravens and Towhees will stay all winter with some of the hummers but most of the babies are up and about and stretching their wings
Hope things are under control there
Dave

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Dave.. you speak a language that is gentle on my mind.. Yes the Summer birds are slowly flying away to where there is a place of warmth where winds are soft and sensuous. Love 💕 the way baby birds stretch their wings. I imagine Canada has to
also change their routine in Order to control the Virus. May the World recover for the future of the generations to come. Thank you for your generous review. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Magical words to describe a lovely scene. I love "butterflies romancing the sky..." it's like a poem floating in the air, it's so light and beautiful....I love it!!!
Fondly, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... your words are as gentle as peonies resting on a Summer day with softly falling rain. I trust you are safe and well. Be blessed. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I am and hope you are too!

[Fran Marie]

Love the serene
feeling of atmosphere
smoothly presented
within this lovely
poetic piece..

each soft flowing
line takes me there
as if it were me
experiencing this
magic

a good feeling poem
all the way around..
.
Lovey;Pat,
simply Lovely;

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran... this summer gives us a chance to stop and take in the mystic beauty that is in the clover and even butterflies are entertained. The best to you and yours. gently, Pat

[C. M. Miller]

*sigh* Just what I needed this morning, looking through your window of languid memories. Blessings to you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear C.M. My heart is in a flutter to know that your morning was blessed with nature at its best. May you ever enjoy the flight of a Bumble Bee and Butterflies. gently, Pat

[Neville]

Nothing stuffy, just soft n fluffy like the tummy of a new born chick... perfectly formed and perfectly hued like the sheen on a glossy starlings cheek... x

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... I miss having cute baby chicks running around... nothing quite as soft and adorable.
Human babies are lots of fun and can keep you on the go... even grandchildren expect us to be ready to dance and so much more. I love the way you see Nature in all its beauty... even the cheek of a Starling. When I feed the birds, the Starlings are so mischievous... so I leave them shelled peanuts to carry away... but they still prefer Bird Seed. We mimic the birds and chicks in so many ways. Thanks you for a very gently-phrased review. truly, Pat

[Neville]

................. becuz ya wurf it Pat :)

[Chris Shaw]

Such a romantic you are dear Pat and your thoughts here are woven so intrinsically with nature and all the beautiful things she gives us. Your days of leisure are a gift to your readers. Birds, butterflies, raindrops, flowers and scent. All the ingredients for a sprinkling of happiness. Also you have mentioned Rose of Shannon and I have a fine specimen of that gorgeous sunny yellow shrub in my garden. Right now she is lifting her blooms up and smiling in the sunlight.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... always a pleasure to read your reviews. The Rose of Sharon appears in the Bible... and there surely must be a Song.
Where we previous lived for 27 years... the Rose of Sharon Re-seeded itself through the years... so we had plenty saplings and gave some to friends. I think of it as Ancient because it probably would prove to be. Have a pleasant day as you linger in your Garden. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful. I loved the amazing use of description. I could see everything. Hello dear Pat. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... it is always a pleasure to read your reviews... I always seem to hear the Sea with gentle waves upon the sand. Be blessed. Gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the sound of the sea, the sound of the animal life. Have some fun and be safe dear Pat.

[LJ]

This is a wonderful immersion into the moment as felt by the writer, and given freely to readers. It seems to me that the images are sound and sight, hearing everything as well, and feeling treated to a spring and summer now joining the backstage wings of time. I really appreciate the birds mentioned; all the imagery...it goes right down, smaller, to butterfly and plants. It's a good piece and I'm glad you shared it. In just a few words, you capture a lot. And who is the Nightingale of Berkley Square? It's a comfortable end, just one that leaves me with one question - though with "Thee" capitalized, I think I may know. Good job.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear LJ... love 💕 the poetic words, “feeling treated to a spring and summer now joining the backstage wings of time”.
Your words flow like sand on hidden shores. Be blessed. gently, Pat

[emmajoy]

Your picture of such a special corner of the world makes me smile, tear up, thrill at, dear Pat. It's like having words wrapped around the heart and mind.. relaxing, colourful and an airful of sweet birdsong. Lovely sights this time of year, watching small nothings begin to fledge then.. then.. take their fkughts perhaps bough to bough.. A sort of first rehearsal of aerial mystery. You tell your world with great elegance, dear lady. Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em.. there is a Romantic Song from 1940 “Nightingale of Berkley Square”.
The setting is in London. It has been sung by different singers. I have always loved the Lyrics. Thank you for your charming review. tenderly, Pat

[emmajoy]

It was one of our aunt's favourite songs and was/is considered one of the loveliest of old English ballads. (I love musical theatre too!)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... so glad you let me know. Yes, Nusical theatre’s are closed now, but hopefully will come back after the Virus restrictions are lifted and things get back to the good “ol days. People will certainly enjoy being closer. tenderly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Oh yes,(giggling here) I was a typical dancey prancey horror! Never much good at singing but loved dancing, still do, Went to classes for about seven years! Initially my plan was to be a famous ballerina. Then, when older my ambition was to go on the West End stage and be part of a famous musical! It didnt happen of course, though did belong to amateur drama/musical groups.

Hopefully we will get reach a point when we can get to the thears, yes, yes, yes! Meantime, guess we can make good use of TV or come online and watch YouTube or Netflix, etc.

So hope all's well with you both, dear lady. My love and best wishes to you both, take care, keep safe. Please. xx

[emmajoy]

forgive my typos, please..

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Emma... A ballet in soft toe satin dreams where you quietly sing your Swan Song throughout the years as clouds tangle their way along the Milky Way. gently, Pat

[emmajoy]

Beautiful words thank you. Happy wishes to you and Roger. Keep safe, petal!

[barleygirl]

I looked up "Berkeley Square" -- not wanting to assume it's the hippie-ville located 3 hours north, near where I was born in the SF bay area. I discovered many Berkeley Squares from LA to London, so I might never know exactly where you did your early fluttering with some long-ago Nightingale?!?!? The thing I love about this poem -- what an array of flora & fauna! You've outdone yourself being inclusive of all the possibilities out there in nature! Sometimes I can't even REMEMBER this much flora & fauna, that's why I'm so impressed! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Margie... you might check out the London version of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. (And read Lyda’s review of my poem. Frank Sinatra sings it also... be prepared... and to think you were born in Berkeley also... now the Plot thickens. Tenderly thanking you for reading and sharing. My Muse is so inspiring when we need a diversion. truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

Lydia's response is the best! Thanks for leading me to it!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love it...no political undertones...just nature and the love of it.
the intense personification that is your usual fare...
a poem to get lost in.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob... My Muse is riding high today in a very mysterious way... I believe that 💗 love songs are for the Ages and the young... thanks for your ginger and spice and everything nice. truly, Pat