A Meadow of Thistles

As I splashed in Puddles of Earth's summer Rain...

I became a Goldfinch with soft yellow feathers 

looking for seeds to nourish my fledglings... 

Row after Row of Thistles and wild whistles 

from bold and bright Coneflowers singing Hallelujah... 

Hydrangeas covered with morning Dew played 

Forever Blue as bumble bees from honey combs 

buzzed and Sweet Adeline  softly sighed... 

Reviews

[Moonie]

I always feel such peace and wholesomeness wash over me whenever i read your poems! They remind me of the cottagecore aesthetic that is so popular at the moment. It's interesting how the older generations (who are now in their 40s and 50s) dreamt of bigger cars and houses and all sorts of luxuries and the younger 20-30 year olds, who had those luxuries while growing up, are slowly realising how empty that capitalist rat race is.
All i yearn for is a quiet life with a small warm home and a huge garden! Your words are beautiful 🩷🌷 especially the goldfinch feeding her fledglings. There's nothing stronger and more beautiful than maternal love. Animal and bird moms are adorable!! My sister's cat had kittens recently and it was a lovely sight 🥰😍

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Moonie... I remember placing a litter of Kittens on my Breasts... it was so adorable, especially with a few Calico's and black kittens and even pure white Kittens. It was similar perhaps to a Mother Hen sitting on her Eggs. You have encouraged me to feel proud to write words that give a feeling of peaceful calm. Blessings and wishes for sunny warm days and small puddles of rain for Birds who need to splash and be Cool. softly, Pat

[Desert Knave]

I love the rich visuals that this poem inspires. Nicely done. ~Jim

[Cherrie Palmer]

Delightful images of nature in harmony as humming bees keep the rhythm

[Andrew John]

Some lovely images here. I can see that summer rain, thistles, dew. Well written, Patricia.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew John… as we become Comrades in a World that prepares for Diversity… we gather our 💜 Hearts in Bouquets of Blessings. I appreciate your Review. Tenderly, Pat

[Andrew John]

Thank you, Patricia. Good to hear from you.

[emmajoygreen]

Good morning, my dearest dear, I thought this was yet another of your wonders, is not another but - still as beautiful. My love to both you and Roger. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Em... you have woven a Tapestry of tender feelings ... the World will be better with your Letters embroidered in Satin laughter. softly, Pat

[Philip Gaber]

Nice juxtaposing wordplay and rhyme turns make it fun to say aloud.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Philip... soon I will read your poetry also. I appreciate your lovely Review... as I am beginning to create in a more Artistic style as though I were in a Garden with an Ocean view. softly, Pat

[Philip Gaber]

I look forward to reading more of you, as well, and your "more Artistic style." Be well.

[Soren]

This reminded me of an older Moody Blues song. It rings with cheerfulness and joy. A most lovely write with great images.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Soren... your review touches my Heart... as I do feel the Moody Blues ... as our World unfolds in mysterious ways. I am inspired to read your poems also... but first I must take care of medical appointments... before relaxing with poems that bring Peace in a World of Unrest. gently, Pat

[Arundass TP]

Beautifully written. Enjoyed reading

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Arundass... your review has given me a calm that is much like a Rose in bloom. So pleased you enjoyed the words. softly, Pat

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 🙂

[Thomas W Case]

The imagery is sublime. Great work.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Thomas... thank you for reading a bouquet of feelings that become a Sonnet as I view Nature as a Garden of Rapture. softly, Pat

[Mariej]

You allow your reader to see our beautiful Summer through the eyes of a gorgeous coloured Goldfinch as she searches for food for her babies. Amazing depiction, dear Pat. I could almost hear the little birds singing and bumble bees bbzzzzz - ing as I read. Wonderful write, Pat. So enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Marie… as we feel amorous touches of flowers .. we know that Prayers are answered and there will be Love ❤️ and Peace. Your review is a blessing. Gently, Pat

[Mariej]

Most welcome always, dear Pat...