Hummingbird nesting.

Dreams of a world where hummers have secret hide-a-ways.

Hummers build their nests from October to early June  

looking for a perfect thimble design embedded on a 

clothesline or in an  obscure bed of bluebells where   

butterflies feed on honeysuckle vines...  

Delicate and intelligent... they reminence about their plans 

for Christmas lights where fireflies dance against a 

stormy sky upon a Midnight clear... 

Ghosts and goblins gather for trick or treat 

protecting the nests from predators... 

as the hummers provide warmth and caring for their brood.  

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Autumn slides into winter when we settle down for cosy nights and delights of togetherness. Warmth comes through here Pat despite winter being a season of coldness and lack of colour. Love how your little avian friends and nature weave a silken thread through these lovely thoughts. Warm wishes from me to you with all that lies before you in the coming months. So visual is your work. You paint pictures in my mind.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... sharing moments that reflect times past when friends and loved ones meet under the Mistletoe where presents lay wrapped in secrecy and a Star rests on a Tree filled with hopes and dreams. A beloved dog resting beside the hearth and children laughing when snow begins to fall. Your painted thoughts warm me so... wishing you and yours dreams of sugar plums. tenderly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

A delicate bird so small in statue a bit like honey eaters with their habitat and feeding of flowers. Nicely written as always Pat. Its the small things that matter most!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Andrew... the smallest touch can be the biggest hug; hummers are the busiest and never stop to watch TV or correspond on "twitter". They are an inspiration to me. Here's wishing you a pleasant Thanksgiving with warm Apple Cider and Pumpkin Pie. Thanks for your delicate review and gentle nature. truly, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

You just made me realise i haven't a clue what a hummingbird nest looks like:/ now i am going to have to google that winter is coming but not without a beautiful fall color splash celebration dear Patricia!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Robert... it seems I missed your review from a month ago... please forgive. I know you enjoy Birds and a walk in the Woods. Hummers are like 'flying space-craft'. They love sugar water and attracted to Red flowers... much the same as we love Soda Pop and a dozen Red Roses. Hope you are Comfy in your Nest and prepared for Thanksgiving with Cranberries snapping and popping on the stove with lots of sugar;
Pumpkin pie and Apple Cider and a Pipe of tobacco for a nostalgic day with the Pilgrims. tenderly, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL im making 121 thanksgiving dinners for my customers:) lots of work but i need the money

[Patricia Wedel]

Bless your heart... it is a tough time to endure... my prayers are with you... take time to listen and relax to music... and a spot of ☕️ tea for thee and all who enter...
wishing you health and good Cheer, tenderly, Pat

[Lea Sheryn]

Nicely done! I enjoted it, very much!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lea... your presence is a touch of
endearment when our world is in need of healing.... truly, Pat

[Lea Sheryn]

Thank you so much, Pat. I do my best. :-))

[Ana Papaya]

I love the imagery here, Pat.
Inspires the imagination to wander.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Ana.. love your review... your Avatar of a bright green apple ... reminds me of the Song.. “If God didn’t make little green apples... it wouldn’t rain in Minneapolis in the Summertime”. Now I will “google” that song... I love 💕 it so much from days gone by.. best wishes to you and yours. tenderly, Pat

[barleygirl]

I love how your poem covers everything we're imagining this time of year . . . hummingbirds (becuz they're still plentiful in my garden daily), Christmas lit fireflies, stormy skies, & trick or treat! But to think about bird nesting at this time of year was a surprise! I've never looked for hummingbird nests, but they must be around here somewhere, since there are so many hovering! Love how I can feel all your flighty imagery! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... so sweet for you to ponder my Offerings for the Holidays. It seems so lonely in this world where we need to communicate through a Mask. Birds surely must have a Secret Tonic to keep them energized when the thunder roars and mountains rise to the occasion... so do I ...
Your dear friend with mischief ... Pat x

[Betty Hermelee]

I love your description of the Hummer’s nests; where we live, they simply nest somewhere in a nearby sourwood tree and fly, sputtering around from there to our feeders on our deck; but your Description is much more lovely and interesting...they seem to be very focused upon their plans no matter the Christmas lights, ghosts and goblins, etc...vivid images in this interesting poem; always love your play with words Pat; yours, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... your review is poetry in ways that capture the true gift of wings for soaring above the maddening Crowd where confusion rifles the airways... and yet the birds of the World know that the only way to have Peace on earth is to fly toward the heavens and discover the rules of Nature.
Mainly, to be colorful and sing about Mountains Majesty and purple plains with grains growing in the wind. The birds have a way of protecting their young and loved ones. Thank you Betty and be blessed, gently, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Correction... “purple mountains Majesty and amber waves of grain” ... love 💕 me tender .... love me true... should be “where confusion Rules the airways... (above)...
Pat

[Neville]

This is more than just a poem about hummers .. this is a veritable ornithological treatise and faunic delight all wrapped in a pre Halloween package .. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... I appreciate your insight
and impressed by your artistic views of nature. It is a reflection of how we try to survive amidst the Virus and ... and now every day there is a new challenge... so remembering how it was in the past years can be comforting. Best wishes and enjoy the moments of carefree notions. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

.................... You are most welcome Pat ..

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Pat. The wonder of nature. If we pay attention to the birds and the free animals. We can see the amazing gifts of the earth. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... we can still enjoy Nature as the world evolves. The birds seem to survive as we wear our masks and santitize.
The best to you and yours. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Pat. Old world going crazy. I am praying for better days.

[Patricia Wedel]

Good morning John... will you have Snow soon ? Our yard is decorated with colors of Autumn... an orange/pink Pumpkin with gold and burgundy Mums. Two Gorgeous Bluejays are visiting our bird feeding deck close to the Kitchen window so I can see them up close and personal. Enjoy the Season.. even if it is a Crazy time of living on this Earth... perhaps living by the Sea would be one of the safest places to be.
tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

In Michigan, we never know. The Great Lakes make the weather crazy. The sea, can be dangerous. I saw the big storms. Good morning Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in
reverent prayers by stormy seas.
gently, Pat

[duff]

Seasons captured. Hummingbirds are incredible and how they dive. Gorgeous writing.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Duff for reading about our feathered friends. They are a phenomenon. tenderly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Watching hummingbirds suck the nectar from a flower is absolutely mesmerizing. You are friend of the birds, no doubt about it. The hummingbirds have to prepare for the winter. They have to protect their families....just as we do. Lovely words. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Lydi for your endearing review.
This Winter we may need a feather Comforter to keep warm the way our feathered friends have survived for Centuries. gently, Pat