Goldfinch and Thistledown

After a summer romance, goldfinch pair off with a mate...

Collecting thistledown for nesting   

shy Hibiscus smile and blush 

sweet songs by Woodthrush... 

Goldfinch wearing colors of falling leaves 

dance and sing as squirrels breathe 

the autumn fragrance of Halloween... 

Pumpkins are placed in rows 

for smiling children to play 

musical chairs with prizes given... 

Geese fly overhead on piano keys 

of a Steinway grand softly touched 

with the sound of northwest winds... 

Chrysanthemums in pastel shades of 

magenta and lavender relax in potted 

virtues of inherited prestige...  

 

          

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is like a sensory party full of imagery! I love the way your descriptions hop from one thing to another from stanza to stanza, the way our attention flutters & stops on one thing or another as we enjoy the outdoors, not to mention birds hopping from this to that. Your metaphors are striking: musical chairs, grand piano! I started out expecting a bird love story, but this ended up being more of a widespread celebration of autumn (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... how charming to discover your review... we have seen Robins with russet breasts hopping about from branch to branch. Birds have the best attitude, and like the birds are ready for Spring with tulips 🌷 and cherry 🍒 blossoms too.
God Bless you and keep you always, truly, Pat

[Neville]

I caught this just in time for autumn .. your fall I believe .. tis indeed most lovely .. enjoy your break Pat and come back with your feathers well n truly smoooothed .. in the meantime, I wish you peace, love and all goodly things ... Neville

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Another lovely imagined write......

You have painted a vivid picture with your words that enables far off readers like myself to get a little glimpse into the beauty that thrives in your Halloween festive season.

Love the finch.....an adorable little bird. Elegant, descriptive writing as always, Pat. Well Done.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Doodley... your review is a soft rain of
Precious refrain... truly, Pat

[Valentine]

This reminded me of a home we pass during Halloween week that is decorated to the hilt. Even spider like webs in their trees, it is awesome to view. Valentine

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kathie... Thanks for stopping by... Halloween is a bit exciting...
however it brings us to our senses
when goblins are only children with bags of trick or treats... truly, Pat

[Tom]

The halcyon days of a full bloom summer season are so exquisitely designed to encourage sweet music and courtship !

An idyllic and romance filled poem capturing the wonderment of mother nature's beauty and bountiful gifts !

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... I love your allurement of sweet music and
courtship. Mother Nature is exquisitely played
on a stage of lovely endearment. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

' .. and lavender relax in potted virtues of inherited prestige.. .. '

As often you fill your poem with colour and sweet activity, shadows brighten, comparisons meld and at the end there's an admiring and happy, happy sigh of delight. This really is a hug of happiness. Thank you!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... You are the sunshine dancing
on falling autumn leaves... the smile that gives
and receives blessings of abiding love.
You colour our world with grace and beauty.
truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Pausing.. to.. catch my breath and try not to tear up... (You)

[andrew mitchell]

Harmonious how nature sometimes brings everyone together for a moment . I must say Chrysanthemums are not my fav, its their smell and always on sale on Mother's day. lol. A lovely poem Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... Mums are colorful, however,
our Mothers are fragrant with love and caring...
Thank you for adding a bit of humor to my
poem that otherwise would simply be an
Art of needlepoint... Ouch!!! Have a lovely
season of colors and romance. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

The colors are so beautiful....and the music. When you write, you are ultra poetic, my friend. I could picture the children at a Halloween party. Those were the days....sweet memories. Lovely thoughts here. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... yes, as a child, I remember
loving the colors of autumn leaves and
later skipping down walks of crunchy
fallen leaves. I remember the piano
scales of the music of falling leaves.
Now that I am older in years, I think of
aging as beautiful autumn leaves.
Welcome back Lydia... The sunshine is
here at last... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I appreciate your review of
"Goldfinch and thistle down". It seems as
the years go by, nature affects emotions
with moods of music and romance.
The music of geese as they follow the
maestro through the sky of autumn gold...
when goblins and ghosts terrify..truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing use of description dear Patricia. You took me with you to beautiful places and thoughts. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... for some reason, my thank you
appears above your review of "Goldfinch and
read moredear John... for some reason, my thank you
appears above your review of "Goldfinch and
Thistle down". I do appreciate you lovely review.
truly, Pat