Heart of the Artichoke

You are the sweet succulent heart of the artichoke... dipped in creamy butter of delicious desire... You are Rhubarb in early Spring dipped in sugary kisses of love...

As passions emerge and hungers delight... 

the possibilities soar from bloom to bloom 

The blossoms of Spring have become 

the hope of summer's reward. 

Cranberry and Blueberry golden wheat bread 

become the mainstay of a lover's retreat... 

served with creamy Brie as chords of Mozart 

flood the banks of rippling streams of 

promises made under the tender boughs 

of summer sighs and bluest of skies. 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Heart of the Artichoke'
Patricia Wedel,
I loved reading this. Softness and light, summer and music with the thread of love holding it all together. So beautiful. I am left yearning for winter to get moving and let Spring come on in. Winter is not finished of course but I love all the seasons.
Thanks for your writing.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kathy… how charming to read your Review… It must be Great to live in a Climate that grows Artichokes… they are so healing to a troubled Soul… thanks for stopping by. Blessings of 💗 love in abundance. gently, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pat,
My parents have grown artichokes. They have learned and do all the right things to create perfect conditions for good food. Me, well my soil is quite acidic and trees shade a little too much but still every year I am out there working and trying. It's sometimes a challenge. You have inspired me! thanks for that.
Bless you.
Kathy

[Samuel Dickens]

All I've had to eat since breakfast is a handful of fresh roasted peanuts, so now I'm possessed by the thought of an artichoke. And cheese. And bread. Rhubarb? Seriously, though, this terrific little poem is indicative of the thin line (in my mind, at least) that divides food from the big "L" word....love.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sam... I read your story about Smell of Oranges,
and hope to comment very soon. Your review of my
poem , Heart of Artichoke, made me smile. The various
tastes of food is really a treat. This summer we enjoy
Cottage cheese with strawberries or blueberries. My
husband Roger planted a lot of blueberry bushes in our
yard. They have matured into delicious plump and juicy
blueberries which are a great antioxidant. Lovely to
Have our own organic blueberries. They have beautiful
white bell-like blossoms in the Spring . truly... Pat

[Madison O'Dwyer]

Summer sighs and bluest skies - again, you specialize in packing so much imagery into so few words. I love reading your work, thanks!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Madison... I am thrilled to read your review. Thanks for
your Sunday morning sweet sunshine. truly... Pat

[M.E.Lyle]

I never thought of gardening and poetry together. My wife has a garden every summer, and we watch as the blooms gradually turn to whatever they are going to be. Before long neighbors are locking the doors to their cars for fear of having tomatoes, squash, or maybe a dozen cucumbers stuffed in the back seat.
This is visually delectable.

[Tom]

O' yes indeed Pat, they say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, well you have certainly melted mine with such a fine, image filled, metaphorical banquet!

Srumdiddlyious.....can I have seconds please ?

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... your review is as mellow as
honeydew with cordon blue...
May your day be scrumptiously delicious....
truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

Mozart and Brie, what a glorious combination. Your poetry is a delight to all the senses Pat. I love this romantic little treat. Absolutely delicious!

:) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... your review is sweet as
Summer nectarines. Romantic overtures
of Mozart with creamy Brie would be
Lovely by the sea. May the sea breezes
bring you songs of Mermaids' melodies.
truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

How do I love your poems Pat, this is such another one, that makes one hungry ;) it's litteraly food for the soul... your metaphors, for nature, food, and flowers, are always so rich, when you write poetry, and I love the heart of the Artichoke, which is the best part of this vegetable... your words, bring a classy and delightful taste. So intense romantic you are.

- Elisa

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Elisa... how delectable to read your
review. Food and flowers are to be relished
with a passion...as is romance. The heart of
an artichoke is like a kiss. truly... Pat

[Beccy]

Beautiful. But of course, even a humble cheeseburger tastes exquisite when one is in love.

Beccy.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Beccy... Devouring the heart of an artichoke
Is a sensual experience which fills the romantic
soul with pleasure. your review is savoured.
truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Mozart, blue skies, and the juice of a succulent blueberry dripping from my lips.....well, if that is not the setting for romance, nothing is. Summer sighs indeed. Pat, when you wax poetic, the romance is stupendous and the imagery is multi layered. Fantastic poetry. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Waxing poetic is a charming review...
which I take right on que from you. Like a Peacock we
spread our wings. truly... Pat

[Frieda P]

Oh this is elegant and yummy Pat, my favorite food stuffed artichokes so you had me there...same old story, spring romance and food make lovers sigh...you made me hunger for both. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Frieda... You light up my life...
like a lightening bug on a summer night.
So glad my poem made you hunger for
love and romance. I love your charming
review. May your day be as lovely as
Summersweet flowers. truly... Pat