Bearded Iris Ideology

An idea that forms the basis of love

I am blessed with a man who resembles 

a bearded Iris with a tuft of hair ... 

a face of flower sepals soft and smooth 

always gentle and true blue... 

He conquered my heart of roses in bloom 

romantic overtures of colors magenta rare... 

the golden sunset years of not a care 

peaceful nights of touchimg earth... 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

the bearded Iris with a tuft of hair ... who but love can love him right!? ;) i think your poem is wonderful ..for me you talk of a love that has smoothed over many rough roads and mountains .. the staying power of loving the most inner other person ... i tell Norma ..I just love your guts to pieces, honey ... she doesn't think its so romantic ...but i do :)
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... Our romance has had rough spots when he drank too much and the drama was intense.
Now Roger is gentle with grace... My silver lining. I appreciate your review as I know life is like Shakespeare's poetry. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

oh the deadly alcohol ... fantastic you both got through it ... not sure what the statistics are but it can sure destroy a lot .. i am feeling joy in the morning for you two!!! and such a rich reward that continues with you everyday .. God bless :)

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. i absolutely love your description of him ..what a great line, emotion and image

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes E... you understand ... Blessings to you and Norma... truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ..............

[Jennie Baron]

Truly inspired imagery here and lovely words. A short poem but truly a gem and deeply romantic. I love it!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jennie... I appreciate your review.
Poetry is magical and nature is inspiring.
Hope your holidays are warm and magical
with scented pine ones and twinkling
lights. truly, Pat

[Jennie Baron]

I wish you a wonderful holiday season, too.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Jenny... the Spirit of Christmas is the best... Thenfront of our neighbor's home outside is covered with tiny colored lights with a lavender Spotlight shining upward on the front of their house. It is a magical time of year...beginning with Thanksgiving. That way the spirit lasts until New Years Eve. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

' .. peaceful nights of touching earth... ' - can be interpreted in more than one sweet way, a sturdy root, a giving of all benefits, of... more.

THIS is Love.. Tisn't audacious or melo.dramatic but harmony with all the notes that go along with marriage. Patricia, this beautiful.. and an inspiration for those looking and looking.. ..

Love the thought of that bearded iris with a tuft of hair.. smiling here.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear emmajoy... flowers are so romantic and when I saw
the photo of the bearded Iris, it resembled my
husband Roger... gentle and humorous and kind.
Your review is charming and flows like the music
of the Blue Danube . truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

If only my words were as beautiful as parts of the Danube I've seen. Always a pleasure, Patricia.

[Patricia Wedel]

My father's older brother and sister were born in
Hungary and my father spoke Hungarian. I inherently
love gypsy music. Of course, the Danube runs through
an area of Hungary... Emmajoy, your poetry is always
deep with emotion. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Your family history doesn't surprise me at all.. there's something in the way you feel and see life... :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... how precious to say those words. I worked in a few Patent and Trademark law firms in Washington, D.C. As a Secretary before I retired. We had clients from around the world. Each major country has their own Patent and Trademark office. Sometimes attorneys from other countries would visit us
In the USA. We had a Hungarian attorney who new seven languages fluently. It was a "gift" to have that experience. The US Patent Office has a Special price for filing a Patent in about five or so countries. Patents are called Intellectual Property. All these experiences have formed my attitude and I am grateful. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Correction: our Hungarian attorney "knew" seven languages fluently.

[emmajoy]

People living in a country with various borders can, of course, prompt them into being multi-lingual- both an amazing and useful skill. Your work in that field must have been fascinating!

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, the patent attorneys would need to obtain a degree in one of several fields, e.g. Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Physics...
After that, the person would study
Patent Law at the Patent Office in their country. A very unique group of attorneys. Chemical patents would involve medicines. W.I.P.O. Is located in Switzerland. (World Intellectual Property Organization). The specifications for each patent would be pages and pages of details... very technical. We patent secretaries would type for many hours. Now a days, most attorneys do not need secretaries... they type their own specs on the computer and there are many "forms" on computers for filing the patents at the PTO (Patent and Trademark Office) in every country. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

This is such a good day, have learned yet more from you.. how VERY interesting. Years ago, our daddy used to advise learning something every day, especially when adults! In other words, one is never too old to learn!
Re-reading your message seems: the attorneys have to wear far more than one hat, and. the out of work secretaries no longer have one!

When a Senior student, learning secretarial skills wasn't my extra-curricular choice, but little mum persuaded me and am so pleased to this very day!!!

Must away to my oven.. Thank you so much for broadening my knowledge.. must assimilate and place firmly in memory box. :)

[Lisa Lindsey]

Pat this is so beautiful.. and especially that last line of "peaceful nights of touching earth!" True Love is very much like a flower except that it doesn't wither and die. Bless you and Roger.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lisa... Love is like the light that shines
through a stained glass window ... gentle
and true... embedded in the poetry of love.
truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I certainly hope he's aware of how beautifully you pen such overtures of love!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly, yes, Roger is aware of the overtures.
We both enjoy a sense of humor and romantic
persuasions. I always share my poems with him.
I am honored when you review my poetry.
You and Lydia as well as Julie have influenced my
romantic notions. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

...bless you!

[Patricia Wedel]

... bless you also Kelly!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of my parents....and how many years they loved each other...this poem flowers and re-flowers, representing years of true passion and companionship.

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... so charming of you to see the
devotion we share. Roger has a way of caring read moredear Jacob... so charming of you to see the
devotion we share. Roger has a way of caring
that makes every day an exceptional experience.
truly, Pat