Wet your whistle

Singing love songs ... bathing in the rain....

Red-shafted and Yellow-Shafted Flickers 

love gentle water movement 

They wear a gorgeous coat feathered in black and gold 

as if dressed for the opera 

Hummingbirds dip, dive, dance and frolic 

like crazy when they bathe 

They drink nectar up to eight times their  weight  

and love a light mist. 

Their bodies glow like sparkling rainbows... 

Wet your whistle and and love a thistle 

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

A poem to hug and learn, Pat. I love to read your poems, learn about your visitors. Seems you welcome birds and insects I've never heard of, dear lady. As your next reviewer says, you really are an educator. I would add, if may, that you make learning so enjoyable!!! 'Hummingbirds dip, dive, dance and frolic ' Such a super sweet phrase

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emma... on a day when golden rays peek over the trees... I feel a breeze of wonderment. The sadness of discontent on the Gaza Strip.. is on our minds and it seems the World stands "Still"until we find a Way to Pray... Love and Peace where our Feathered Friends Retreat. Always, Pat

[Moonie]

Oh, that is juat beautiful. I love the entire poem. I must say it is one of the best poems I have read on writer's café. My favourite lines would be
"They wear a gorgeous coat feathered in black and gold
 as if dressed for the opera "
In my library! :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Moon daughter, My heart is happy
to read your review of "Wet your whistle".
Your words are like lovely snowflakes
settling on steeples and fir trees.
Wishing you beautiful days of
Inspiration and love. truly, Pat

[Woody]

your poetry's so special and a balm to the heart. glorifying nature and God's creatures!!
I've never seen a humming bird but in pictures or on TV. I wish we had them in Tunisia. such a marvel of nature!
I wonder what they taste like.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Woody, thank you for reading my
poem. Humming birds are a marvel
with so much beauty and energy.
Our world has so much beauty and
Birdsong in nature. Wishing you
beautiful days. truly, Pat

[MsJewel]

A beautiful poem to read on a summer morning...lovely hummingbirds glowing like sparkling rainbows. Breathtaking and beautiful my dear friend. It is always a delight to read your poetry!

:) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... You review is like a
gentle summer mist.... falling like
kisses on thirsty flowers. truly... Pat

[Frieda P]

Your images are luverly and picturesque, the hummingbirds are a sight of magnificence, your pen does them justice Pat....sweet for a Sunday morn'!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Frieda... Your review is a
delightful splash of cooling water
on a hot summer morning.
Hummers are an inspiration
as they are sparkling Jewels of
energy. truly... Pat

[Tom]

Yes indeed Patricia, you have captured the intrinsic enigma of the beautiful hummingbird so picturesquely and imaginatively words fail me..... Exquisite indeed!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... your review is like a
million stars to wish upon.
May your day be filled with
wings fluttering and music
of violins and gentle winds.
truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear friend,

I've missed reading your gorgeous poetry, about nature, flowers, and all your eyes catch... I wished the hummingbird, lived at my continent, and your former continent... such a powerful and seasoned poem, full of love for nature. Thank you Pat, Hugs,

- Elisa

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Elisa... so charming to read
your review. Nature is nurturing and
provides us with music and beauty.
Affectionately... Pat

That's beautifully said, Pat, thank you for your poetry, Heartsmiles, Lis.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Liz... May your day be filled with
gentle breezes of love and sweetness.
truly... Pat

Thank you dear, the sun is shining and it is pretty warm weather... Much love to you and yours, and have a great day...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Elisa... Hungary has the Blue Danube River
and would be blessed with the gorgeous Hummingbird.
So lovely that you are enjoying the country of my
Father and his family. truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Lovely to be friends with a poet
from my heart land. truly... Pat

[Sami Khalil]

What a beautiful message you employ using these marvelous creatures. There is movement, sparkle and life if we care to stop and look carefully. There is an underlying beauty to them all...Excellent...:)..............

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... The energy of the hummingbird is an
Inspiration which tugs at my heart and soul. Your
review is like falling crystals of blessings.
truly... Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:).................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and they are the only living thing that can fly in place...although humans seem to try to do it a lot...
i like how this poem tells me to appreciate what i have...to move my wings to the music and realized where i am is really okay.

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Jacob... As long as we can hear
the birds sing and the bees can pollinate...
we can rejoice that our world is doing Well.
We need water to survive as do our
Gardens . Your gracious review is a balm
to my soul. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Hummingbirds...captivating little creatures, aren't they? The imagery you employ is so lovely and there is a bit of whimsy in your words. Truly, your mind is a poetic playground, Pat. So happy I found this as you posted it! Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Lydi... there is whimsey in birdsong...
and our yard is a poetic playground as
birds fly from tree to tree. They love to
Feed on our blueberries that Roger has
cultivated for ten years. We are grateful
that there are enough for all of us. Lydi,
your review is a painting of art to my
heart. truly... Pat