When Earth becomes a Bed of Roses

The soft raindrops have brought an early Spring...

The day before Easter, the flowers danced where violets and roses slept... 

and Robins kept their presence as Hyacinth and Hydrangea wept for the 

lost Souls in faraway Ukraine who passed beyond the early dawn.   

We will gather the Rose Buds left on Earth like Children on the Cusp of 

a New World where Love will conquer all Fears and Tears will persuade 

the Birds and Bees to pollinate all the Fruit that grows on trees for all 

Humanity... near and far to the Corners of the World.  A Blessed Easter 

where We are One World in a Chorus of Chopin and the Rising Sun ... 

Forever, Amen  

Reviews

[Gee]

Beautiful words and the Robin...
Mum said she'd come back as a Robin after she passed just to make sure I was behaving, even though I was 58 at the time. The first Robin seen after her death brought unexpected tears :)
Good morning Patricia, enjoyed reading you

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Gee.. as we nourish Mother Earth on this hilly and Windy Mother’s Day. We Pray for Mother Earth. Thanks for your lovely Review. Be blessed. Pat Ge y, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

Nice work Pat. I think the world is a better place without man sadly. How animals would rejoice. The moon's barrenness reflects what we will achieve in the future. We cannot continue and even our sun will burn out one day leaving all our writes unread.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Andrew… to see my granddaughter and her boyfriend enjoy each other’s Company is the purest ❤️ love. They are both Freshmen in High School. She loves Girls Softball and her boyfriend plays Soccer,
It seems a million miles away that the World is falling apart. I believe in Miracles. We certainly need a few Miracles. tenderly, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

Happy Easter, dear Patricia. What a splendid write.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pryde… ❤️ Lovely to see your Smiling Face… full of Grace, The Lord be with you and keep you Safe. We are enjoying the flowering trees. Even the Pink Dogwood are in Bloom like little Crosses with blood stains. I Bid you ‘Adieu.. Pat tenderly, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

Our dogwoods are not yet there but our cherries our bountiful.

[Fran Marie]

you paint an ideal utopian view of
a world that should be existing in
peace and splendour; how nice
it would be indeed , instead of this
chaotic violence and never-ending
misery state of affairs we're seeing
a lovely wish dear Pat for mankind
a belated happy Easter to you and
yours..a lovely write

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran… I have a Special arrangement of soft Grey p***y willows with Blue Hydrangea in a Vase… the Joy of Spring …
Wishing you and yours… a Warm Sun.. although we have Rain and Cool Weather with a Hot Day when you least expect it. ❤️ lovely to read your Review… Charming as always, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

What a great world you describe and it should be like this.. unfortunately it isn't... some parts of the world are in chaos, people dying by the thousands who can't hear a bird sing, or see a flower bloom... we must all pray for these souls who are brave and resilient. Perhaps some day they will enjoy a sunny spring day.
Lovely.
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty… it is difficult to fathom that so called Leaders have no regard for Humanity. There surely is a Force of Evil to be so Barbaric. We were only allowed to dream of a better World as we see our own Country be persuaded to become a place we barely recognize. However, we will protect the children as best we can and many other people also. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I love your notions! They are so spot on...
Truly, B

[Dara]

If only our world would be such. Your poem is a wonderful lead into Easter and reference to all the beautiful souls that were lost in Ukraine so touching. The only way I can bear to even think about it is to imagine them in that better place you speak of. As always such a pleasure to read you Pat. I hope you have a very happy Easter!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Dara … your review is a Prayer… to know that wonderful people of all ages have to suffer like this.. is so unnecessary. Evil should not be Present. It seems that some people do not want to enjoy Nature and be thankful for beautiful Children and many blessings. Perhaps Poetry can Soothe our anxiety to some degree. I hope and Trust that Prayer is Powerful. Best wishes for a relaxing Summer. Blessings, Pat

[Dara]

Yes, poetry is therapeutic and also a way to help change the world. As the old saying goes, “ the pen is mightier than the sword.” Stay safe and keep the faith. Looking forward to more of your poetry.

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, it is good to remember the fallen in Ukraine in this season. Would that the New World you speak of might come soon.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John… we should have learned from the Past Holocaust that Evil runs Rampart…
Many of we people want to have Heaven on this Earth. We had the Resources , but Greed has taken over. We can only Pray. Be blessed. Gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Putin should be hanged upside down on a cross so that all of Ukrainians could just come up and spit on him....
those who are suffering in Ukraine because of him....all the innocent lives lost...
there will be a reckoning...for those tragically killed, a bed of Roses...for the man responsible, a bed of thorns.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob… I find it difficult to find Peace when wonderful people of all ages are just killed without Mercy. I agree with you… that a Heartless Man should be put in an Iron Mask until the End of Time and beyond. tenderly, Pat .. Have a blessed Easter…

[Neville]

I have no doubt that all those who celebrate either your Easter or nature or both will leave this page with a smile on their face ... 🌻x

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami... I know I am smiling... I love the poetry in the New Testament... and also was raised on the Old Testament... keeping the Sabbath and I love the stories therein. There is more to Heaven and Earth than we can ever Imagine... is how I feel. Thank you for being so kind to everyone. Love your Review. We must be Brave and carry on into the New Jerusalem.
Hope Spring is a Tonic for you. I planted a Peace Rose with yellow Roses in bloom trimmed with Mango edges. Blessings and the singing of Birds. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Your title is one of great beauty as well as of love Pat. Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a world without conflict? Your arms spread wide like a warm embrace across our planet. We can but hope, though in the meantime I find some solace in the natural environment. Your poems always bring me that comfort because I know you love nature as much as I do. I particularly love your first stanza and your thoughtfulness. Happy Easter Pat to you and yours.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... the song birds are chirping Chopin and the trees have tiny new Mint green leaves as if they had mischief up their sleeves. We needed the Beauty of Spring to Renew our Hope and Trust in Miracles. Thank you for your delicate review. I will wear it as an Easter Corsage as we once wore flowers pinned to our Easter Frocks. Hope your Celebration brings you Peace and Love. As always, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

I think we are all praying for miracles Pat when it comes to Ukraine. Yes, hoping beyond hope that this situation resolves itself. Enjoy Easter

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

The Rising Sun on Easter Morn where Palms were laid on a Path that leads to a Better World where all the people will sing Hallelujah.... Rejoice and Prosper in the Fields of Plenty. gently, Pat