Belgium Bluebells

Walking paths in early April with sunlight shining down...

Carefree and feathered... I walk on the Paths  in the 

Hallerbos in Belgium where Spring breaks through... 

dreaming of warm weather where memories bloom...  

The Netherlands with Windmills are close by as Tulips 

caress the memory of Van Gogh and his painting 

of a Starry Night... 

 

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

Once having hiked through a forest of Belgian bluebells makes this poem a special read. In that same journey it was also quite an experience to be swallowed up in field upon field of Holland's tulips. A bit sad was not being able to enter Vincent's museum as I was short of the entrance fee at the time in guilders during those pre-Euro travels. Beautiful poem to go with unforgettable memories. Thanks for sharing.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Frederick… lovely that you visited The Netherlands.. Love 💗 the Windmills and Tulips. gently, Pat

[Red Brick Keshner]

It was a lovely time backpacking around the Netherlands! Even attempted to buy my own klompen but when I tried them on would rather have them to look at rather than wear so got smaller decorative ones instead. LOL!

[Patricia Wedel]

When I was in grade school, my Mother managed a small Restaurant close to Washington, D.C. on the Border of Maryland where I grew up. Her Cook was from The Netherland and gave her beautiful hand painted Wooden Shoes. He was a Great Personality and Cook. There was an old Wooden phonograph that play Lon-playing Records of Strauss Waltz' such as the Blue Danube Waltz. A Canary in a Cage would sing along and the Patrons loved the Atmosphere. tenderly, Pat

[Red Brick Keshner]

Oh that is a wonderful childhood memory! It would also make an excellent short film or a segment of a longer film. And of course, for poetry. Thanks for sharing Pat. /Freds.

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Fred’s… the four years or so spent at the Restaurant. Very close to our home we’re happy times with healthy food. The upstairs of a Converted Home served as the Bakery and Office in a separate Room. As the Bread and Pies and Cakes were baked.. the open Windows allowed the fragrance to float through and people came from The Nations Capital across the Birder of Washington, D.C. and Takoma Park, Maryland. So began my Life of loving Food and Music 🎶 as well as the Poetry of beautiful people. Hugs, Pat

[DIVYA]

How beautiful it must be to behold all that beauty.
You painted those tulips so exquisitely and I reveled in their beauty.
Spring must be heavenly in Netherlands. Hope to see it some day....

[Patricia Wedel]

dear DIVYA… in a perfect World we could visit the Netherlands 🇳🇱 and take in the Beauty of the Windmills, along with the Artists 👩‍🎨 and stories that are so endearing. Thank you for stopping by. tenderly, Pat

[DIVYA]

Its a pleasure to step into the beauty of your pages, my dear friend Pat. ❤

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe the Belgium Bluebells were so beautiful. We have many flower festivals in Michigan. I try to go to them. It is a blessing dear Pet to be surrounded by the gifts of nature. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

I love being called “Pet” especially when I am a Grandmother… Lovely that you enjoy the Flower Festivals in Michigan… gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

I feel exited and renewed with vigor when I read your poetry. Always positive, natural and heartfelt.
You are an asset to us all.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami… you are the arbitrator of 💕 heartstrings… your kindness is a Gift to everyone. Having you read my Poem is an honor…. somehow you help poets to be more than what seems possible. Thank you for giving so much encouragement. gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

All wonderful things. My pleasure. You are welcome muchly.

[Betty Hermelee]

Lovely images of Belgium and the Netherlands... love both of them, spent a month a few years ago in Amsterdam and sucked in the fresh north sea air, the parks, museums, etc. You really cfrat these poems to entice all of us to visit.
Truly beautiful.
Want to return!!!
Had a great trip to Azores and Portugal!!
Best, B

[Moonie]

I have always dreamed of visiting the Netherlands and seeing the windmills and tulips. Lovely imagery in this poem!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Moonie... even as a child I wanted to visit The Netherlands. Thank you for sharing my poem of Windmills and Tulips. tenderly, Pat

[Miss Sharon]

(The Netherlands with Windmills are close by as Tulips caress the memory of Van Gogh and his painting
of a Starry Night... ) Such beautiful imagery in these lines! Love the entire write my dear. ~Sharon

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sharon… this poem above all will be an unfinished Painting of a Friendship that surpasseth understanding. As Windmills turn and Tulips yearn… someday… I will Smile in Amsterdam. tenderly, Pat

[Lorry]

This made me think of my youth Patricia, but only because I grew up in a place where the local woods were called the bluebell woods. I hunted for those flowers for a whole summer once and not a one was to be found.
I wish I'd known then that they were all in Belgium, it would have saved my feet some blisters. 😊
Thank you for your lovely memory making me remember my own 😊
Ps... Can't find a bluebell emoji, so have a Belgian flag instead 🇧🇪

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lorry... I appreciate the Belgium flag emoji... I worked as a Secretary in a few U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices in Washington, D.C. One of their Clients was held the Copyright of The Blue Smurfs. He lived in Belgium, and visited our Office for about four days in D.C. The Attorneys and Secretaries brought in Blue Surf Items for him to "sign, e.g. little stuffed Smurmphettes and boy Smurf characters (to give to their children and grandchildren. I loved working about ten years in several different Private Patent Offices, and I typed a lot of Specifications for Patents .. referred to as Intellectual Property. I met some Inventors from other Countries. I was fortunate to be involved with Chemists and Electrical Engineers. It gave me a perspective for Poetry... to broaden my Horizon. Thanks for your Review, and welcome back from your Vacation. As ever, Pat

[Ken e Bujold]

Nice write Pat. Van Gogh with words

Ken e

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ken... I appreciate your Review. I adore the Art of Van Gogh, also Monet and other Artists. Yes, we can Paint Poetry with Words. Hope you are well and blessed. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful images in your short poem Pat. I have never been to Belgium or the Netherlands, but I can assure you that the woods near where I live are magnificent in spring with their bluebell carpet. My favourite time of the year. Tulips are also a favourute. Spring the season of renewal. Your poem a feast and Starry Night an impressive impressionist painting. Love it. Have a very Happy Saturday.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… it is lovely to think of Spring when Bluebells will ring in the twinkling of an eye… it is a Phenomenon that you also will have Woods full of Bluebells… a Carpet of Renewal for a World in turmoil. tenderly, Pat