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!*

[Jamestown]

These words couldn't have painted a clearer picture in my head, awesomeness!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

You painted a truly Embraceable View with your words, Patricia.
This is fantastic!

[Gee]

I forgot to add great to read

[Gee]

Reads very much how heaven should look.

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a blissful, inviting retreat your words convey! I've never read anything this mesmerizing before...it's lovely, Pat!

My best,
Kelly

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... lovely to hear from you.
Are you in Southern California? So charming
you were mesmerized by my poem. I was inspired
by pictures in a magazine... it would be wonderful
to live in this setting. Wishing you a beautiful
Christmas season of Joy ... Noel...
with love, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes, I live in San Diego. But I still miss my home on the east coast!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... I understand why you would miss
the change of seasons and memories of the east coast.
However, it would be lovely to have balmy weather
all year round. I love the beauty of snow,
however it is so much trouble at times, especially
now that my husband goes to a center three
days a week for dialysis. Be Cool as always... Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Please know you can email me anytime, if you want to talk. I'm on Facebook, too...and of course, that "other" Cafe! You are very dear to me, Pat!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... I suddenly remember the song "What a privilege to
carry everything to G-d in prayer". You are an answer to prayer...
just by being you. Call me at 540-455-5715 and we can chat. It is
About seven am here in Virginia. Any time after Noon today is good.
I drive Roger to dialysis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
by eleven am, so we are busy waking up and having breakfast.
with love... Pat

[ANTO]

scalloped coastline; poet's jasmine and lustful evenings - what more could one want Patricia. I wanted to stay there in that tapestry and was sorry to leave it - I will visit it again...soon
Great poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love those dolphins, and this poem made me hungry...especially with the image of the "scalloped coastline" that is really a gem of a phrase.

not only is there passion in this write, there is also peace, a calmness...

scrumptious write....

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob, I am in total awe of your
review of Embraceable View.
It would be lovely to live on the
Pacific Coast with flowers and a
garden. I did travel the northern
coast and saw dolphins playing on
the rocks. I walked on the beach and
also climbed up onto a rocky ledge with
a friend. The view was breath-taking.
truly... Pat

[Alfred Kukitz]

Welcome Patricia! Your description reads like a story in fiction. Beautiful!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Alfred... Life is fiction turned
reality. Beauty grows in the earth...
flowering to return to earth. I appreciate
your review of Embraceable View. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful post - it's a painting in words! I live in the UK, so your country is a mystery to me.. seems like a Magic land; and your words explain its beauty and preciousness so wonderfully. Please forward container enclosing scents!

Lovely. Those lusty evenings certainly whisper little nothings to your imagination and skills!

[emmajoy]

There's nothing like a garden to make scent fly space.. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... I do not know how my
thank you for your review has disappeared.
Another mystery of life , I suppose . I know
you have beautiful gardens and flowers in the UK.
We also have lovely perennials and annuals in the
US. My favorites are peonies and dahlias as well as
tiger Lillie's. We both have the sweet Primrose that
Line our garden path. Roses are charming and are a
bond between your country and mine. I
appreciate your lovely review of
Embraceable View. Have a wonderful
season of friendship and love. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

I often have problems with words disappearing in here and elsewhere, so, please don't worry. :)
read moreI often have problems with words disappearing in here and elsewhere, so, please don't worry. :)

Gardens, landscaping, are my living and love, Patricia.. to be honest, am never happier than getting self dirty whilst creating a place for clients or when 'poddling' around in my own little space.. and scents all around, even wet soil, wet grass is magical. Love it! Your gardens with such exotic flowers and fruit etc. you must be absolutely wonderful to have.. am tempted to say i envy you - but am happy enough to enjoy the often growing old fashioned flowers over here! x

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks Emmajoy... I think WritersCafe has a
great way of commenting and then the poet can read moreThanks Emmajoy... I think WritersCafe has a
great way of commenting and then the poet can
easily thank the reader. But as W.C. Fields would say,
"In every operation, there's bound to be a few 'casualties '.
Of course, that is an exaggeration, but a bit of humour
can be healing. Wishing you pleasant days of Joy and
celebration. truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Oopps!! I lost the end of my reply. ... and then the poet can
send a thank you. Wishing you pleasant days
of Joy and celebration. truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... I find your review of Embraceable View
to be so beautiful. I was looking through a Garden
magazine and became very inspired by different pictures
and descriptions. A picture is worthy of a poem.
Now in March of 2015, we are praying for Spring and
Summer with renewed hope for the blossoms and fruits
of warm weather. truly... Pat

[Moonie]

Oh wow, your poetry hits me like the strong, hearty fragrance of the sea.. Your phrasing is practically spot on, much like the feel of fresh olives ...These rosemary, and thyme themed rhymes have made me awfully hungry for more of your brilliant poetry, ma'am!!!
I usually choose my favourite lines from every poem, but I am unable to do so for this one.. Every line is my favorite, and every word is used to its's full strength. When I was really young, I read about writers and poets who gained their inspiration from the spirit world, and whose poetry surpassed the mortal poetry..... just saying, ma'am... :))
In my library! :))

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Moon child... I am only one twinkling
star in the Universe. I love your
"fragrance of the sea" comment. Flowers
stir my soul. I am blessed with your review...
it lingers like the sunset in tender moments .
truly from my heart ... Pat