Embraceable View

At dusk, pods of dolphins come into the harbor to feed...

Hypnotized by a scalloped coastline
stretching toward the horizon...
our garden includes grapes, kumquats,
avocados, lemons, limes, apples, tomatoes,
and a melange of herbs... baby tears, oregano,
and thyme.
On the northern coast of Laguna Beach...
the Artemisia wreathes the cedar doors
opening into the garden.
On the home's sea side iceberg roses
lace the steps.
A curtain of poet's jasmine, fragrant
white flowers tumble from an iron
awning outside the front door.
Olive trees lend an aire of old old
Europe.
We embrace the view with passion
giving a gentle persuasion of lustful
evenings and cool breezes.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This morning I arose & started a poem before dawn . . . hard to believe it's still dark at 6 am these days! As I wheeled into kitchen for more coffee, I noticed light spilling over chaparrel-covered ridge but then I zoomed right by. Finally, seeing my back deck with so many plants shimmering in the first rays, that got my attention! I need to slow down & take it all in! That's what your poem spells out to me -- those moments when we stop rushing thru tasks & slowly take it all in, as if this might be our last moment to embrace such a gift! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... I know you have seen many beautiful
flowers along the Coast of California. It breaks my heart that due to many changes in State legislation and so forth... the beauty of the West Coast has been
compromised... however. the Earth restores itself in mysterious ways. I trust that Nature can be healed and our Country can return to "Peace in the Vally"
once more. Thank you for reading and older poem that seems almost timeless. Fondly, Pat

[barleygirl]

I would prefer that humans come to their senses about respecting the earth, but since that isn't happening, I agree that nature has an amazing ability to heal & recreate a new normal . . . *sigh!*

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Embraceable View'
Patricia Wedel,
Your outer home environment sounds like a dream! I can see it with avid description. Different flowers-fragrances all in a living portrait of coastal beauty and warm breezes. You have much to inspire in your second poem 'Embraceable View.' We need these natural outdoor places to remind us of beauty, of God, of love.
Beautifully written,
Kathy

[Neville]

.... a view exquisite and true dear Pat

Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... we do embrace certain passionate views that live within our memory. Thank you for uncovering this poem that blooms forever when penned on parchment, fondly, Pat

[Neville]

My pleasure Pat

[B. Boileau]

Pure vision of heaven. Makes me want to drop everything and take that long ride across the dessert. I do miss the shore. Thanks for the memories. You made my night

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Boileau... 3 years ago, I did not thank you for
your charming review. I always miss the shore.
It has a feeling of freedom an discovery... where
worries fade away and health returns. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

that has to be the most well tended garden in the country ;) almost could be an intro to a great story ... had to be Laguna ... with scalloped coast line and all those fair weather plants, herbs and edibles ... such a calming scene and poem
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... I missed thanking you for your review
(four years ago) I was younger then... and some times went flitting about... now I tend to my knitting
(which is poetry). Your review are always a treasure.
truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahha oh my ... it was four years ago wasn't it?! :) i guess that would make both of us younger ... peace and love!

[~]

I enjoyed this very very much. I love to see the pink dolphins that come over here in San Diego. I loved thinking about the view, and tasting in my mind all the lovely trees and plants you have described.
just beautiful~
:D

[Adam Adams]

It depicts the imagery of daylight and the time of 'night' where only the embrace does matter to bring smiles to faces... with some magics of nature / winds & love. Enjoyed reading it.

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I want to be there! I attempt to embrace it as I close my eyes and attempt to take it all in - such a lovely description of your corner of the world. Yes, yes, please continue to view it with passion and a zest for life that shall not wane!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sheila, how pleasant to read your
review. We have had an extra cold winter
here in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Now it is
only twenty days until Spring. We have had
early Robins in spite of the cold. I adore Spring
when blossoms first appear on bare branches.
Bulbs will push their way up toward the warmth
and rebirth. Love... Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing description took me back to the sea. I liked the places and images create by your words. The words made me wish for a tropical forest and no place to go. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Coyote... Your review is a blessing
to me. Your words are so gentle on my mind.
read moredear Coyote... Your review is a blessing
to me. Your words are so gentle on my mind.
Spring will soon arrive with hope and birdsong.
truly... Pat

[Daydreamer]

My review would be one of my poems your writing reminded me of :)
Superb imagery!