Baby Swan and Lamb together

Gentleness brought us together...

As the world moves in mysterious ways... 

the seasons create a peaceful climate 

of affection and understanding... 

We choose to care for one another, 

although we appear different in some ways... 

Snowflakes are similar, but fall just past the 

time of no retreat, when we cannot speak... 

Overwhelmed by leaders we have elected 

who may or may not do what they said,  

when travelling the campaign trail...  

As minds come together, let us pray... 

without ceasing for eachother as trees in 

the forest depend on the other for shelter 

as well as birds to sing their songs of 

hope and peace when the storm clouds gather... 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful story in verse. I am in awe of the way you can write about so many different aspects of nature. And here, you link it back to the harshness of everyday life, which has grown even more crazy since you wrote & posted this. Such a gentle & relaxing way of perceiving our natural surroundings is a huge breath of fresh air, in our currently chaotic world. That's why I live in the boondocks, enjoying many of the things you celebrate in verse, & letting the free spirit of the outdoors inspire my writing. I can really feel your point of view (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... we saw a Robin in our Holly tree... eating a red berry the end of January. Amazing really. I googled the phenomenon and read that as a last resort, Robins will eat Holly berries. We have moved into a community called Willow Pond. I suppose there may be more surprises. Your lifestyle in the Boondocks sounds like a quiet retreat. Thanks for your generous review. truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

As always, I love your observations about nature! Thanks for sharing that holly berry tidbit of fun! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[andrew mitchell]

funny how the young don't have prejudices like grown ups do,be it baby animals or children. nice write pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... In heaven the lion and the lamb will
be at peace. We have so much on earth that seems like heaven...
If only more people would try to save our world and put our
differences at rest. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. truly, Pat

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Very interesting poem......

I like how you welded the various messages throughout the poem into one standing piece. A lovely ode of hope and understanding, with a political overtone thrown in for good measure. Like your picture shows, the world and nature works in peculiar ways, not always as they are expected to. And with the gathering storm on its way, the world waits with bated breath, hoping for peace, sanity and common sense to prevail.

A very nice, multilayered write, Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Doodley ... to be poetic and political is a miracle
in itself. Thank you for leaving your comments. We need a
few miracles and more poetry. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you for leaving your comments as
"the storm gathers and the world waits with
baited breath..." "May common sense prevail".
truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

... and the world waits with baited breath... as you said in your comment...
Thanks again Doodley...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Gentleness may have brought us together, but it's going to take a miracle to keep us from falling apart.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... Miracles do happen...
our leaders need a wake up call...
We have the freedom to pray... May
that freedom not be taken away...
Lovely to hear from you as Autumn is near.
with love, Pat p.s. Your comment is so poetic
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[Valentine]

We need more love and understanding not just at home but with all nations across the world..God made us all. Valentine

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Valentine... "Prayer and peace" are the answer...
Everyone is in danger... We are the world... truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Pat.
"As minds come together, let us pray...
without ceasing for eachother as trees in
the forest depend on the other for shelter
as well as birds to sing their songs of
hope and peace when the storm clouds gather... "
The above lines. We must pray and hope for. Thank you dear friend for sharing the hopeful and amazing poetry for peace and calm.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John, more things are wrought by prayer...
Our love for the gifts of nature and the affection
between a baby swan and a lamb of the field can be
a prelude to the Rhapsody of Love. May we witness
the grace of peace and love as the events unfold. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I pray daily. I want my grandchildren to know a safe world.

[Patricia Wedel]

Bless you.the Holy Spirit abides...
all things are possible...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the best songs are the ones we sing together...snowflakes are similar, yes, they may fall in different areas, but they are all snowflakes...and they can all make up the same storm...let it be a storm of love...

then there is hope and peace.

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... Thank you for your review of
Clandescent possibilities... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob, I meant to say, thank you for your review of Celestial
possibilities. There is no secret to what God can do... Amen

[Patricia Wedel]

"With arms wide open, He'll pardon you,
It is no secret what G-d can do"...
the words of a song we sang many
years ago...

[Patricia Wedel]

Nay the world become a place of understanding...
where spirits rise above the clouds of doubt and
fear where angels tread and children smile... Amen