Embraceable View

Embraceable View

A Poem by Patricia Wedel
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At dusk, pods of dolphins come into the harbor to feed...

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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.

© 2014 Patricia Wedel


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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

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

5 Years Ago

dear Margie... I know you have seen many beautiful
flowers along the Coast of California. I.. read more
barleygirl

5 Years Ago

I would prefer that humans come to their senses about respecting the earth, but since that isn't hap.. read more



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

Posted 9 Years Ago


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

Posted 9 Years Ago


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Reads very much how heaven should look.

Posted 9 Years Ago


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

My best,
Kelly

Posted 9 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

9 Years Ago

dear Kelly... I understand why you would miss
the change of seasons and memories of the east.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

Please know you can email me anytime, if you want to talk. I'm on Facebook, too...and of course, th.. read more
Patricia Wedel

9 Years Ago

dear Kelly... I suddenly remember the song "What a privilege to
carry everything to G-d in pr.. read more
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.

Posted 9 Years Ago


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....

Posted 10 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

10 Years Ago

dear Jacob, I am in total awe of your
review of Embraceable View.
It would be lovely .. read more
Welcome Patricia! Your description reads like a story in fiction. Beautiful!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

10 Years Ago

dear Alfred... Life is fiction turned
reality. Beauty grows in the earth...
flowering.. read more
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!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

10 Years Ago

Thanks Emmajoy... I think WritersCafe has a
great way of commenting and then the poet can read more
Patricia Wedel

10 Years Ago

Oopps!! I lost the end of my reply. ... and then the poet can
send a thank you. Wishing you.. read more
Patricia Wedel

9 Years Ago

dear Emmajoy... I find your review of Embraceable View
to be so beautiful. I was looking th.. read more
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! :))

Posted 10 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

10 Years Ago

dear Moon child... I am only one twinkling
star in the Universe. I love your
"fragran.. read more

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Added on August 11, 2014
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Patricia Wedel

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