How to fly

under the cover of bright orange Zinnias...

I fell for a northern Flicker with a gentle expression   

His mating involved bill touching, bobbing, 

and spreading wings...   

Being a female southern Flicker, I returned his favor by 

dancing and calling wick-a-wick-a-wick-a...  

with intervals of seduction and a bit of plucking...  

I knew we would mate for life and my intention was 

to be his wife for better or for worse... 

until death us do part... 

Mating among the Zinnia's is a romantic rendezvous 

and a possible coup... a brilliant, sudden, and usually 

successful stroke of luck... 

We will share the responsibility of teaching our 

offspring "How to fly"... 

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I enjoyed the bird watching. Watching a toddler climb 15 ft high steps...it's the sort of thing we do in the park around here. And we try not to distract her by yelling, "hold on" ...but we are there to catch her at the bottom of the "big kid" slide. I love the birds.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian... we share so much in common with the birds and their parenting instincts. Little ones love to slide down in play slides in the park and land like little birds that fly with beaks to look for nourishment and refreshment. truly, Pat

[Papaya]

Patricia, your poetry oozes romance in the most beautiful of ways always.
These birds, so lucky they are to fly together.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ana Papaya... how Charming it is to read your review. We have moved this year to Willow Pond where birds have made a sanctuary and all the homes are in a large circle. All the backyards come together with lovely fences, however, the birds fly from tall trees to all the tall trees. All of our homes have second floors that are built higher than usual. We are always entertained by their beauty and romance. truly, Pat

[Papaya]

It's sounds like have found a little piece of paradise.
:)

[Patricia Wedel]

Paradise is where you hang your wings...
A poetic heart is worn on your sleeve...
I believe...

[John Ciarmello]

I loved this piece Patricia,
"I fell from a northern flicker" I love the romance of the love story here. All of it hidden so skillfully in and among the pretty wording! Beautifully done! Best Wishes!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... wow! You found an earlier poem that made you smile. It is fun to imagine the romance of birds. It surely must be similar in attraction. truly, Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful and how simple is the beauty of nature never doubting or questioning just doing what must be done, can never go wrong from learning from nature it has all the answers we seek, wonderful writing🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dear "Time"... thanks for stopping by. Birds are very brace and grace our world with inspiration. We are looking forward to Spring and blossoms. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Birds are very Brave and resourceful...
Amen...

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Only a pleasure, yes the beauty of new beginnings🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

so cute ..so playful ..a very bright spot on the subject of love ..it just doesn't have to be so damn serious all the time ..i adore this poem and am putting it in me library ..thanks for sharing your bird call of the day :)
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... what an endearing morning to find you at the feeder nibbling on sunflower seeds ... perhaps you will Cool off in the bird bath by the bough of the Crepe Myrtle tree when temperatures rise.
Welcome to our haven by the sea. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

big grin on me face right now ... thanks Pat!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. We must teach our offspring to fly fearless and strong.
"I knew we would mate for life and my intention was
to be his wife for better or for worse...
until death us do part... "
I understand the above line. Me and poor wife are trying. Thank you Patricia for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... "we must teach our offspring to fly fearless and strong" is a good omen when raising children. It is not easy to prepare them for the wirld. We can only try wth wisdom and courage. I appreciate your review and I wish you and your wife the best. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pat and you are welcome.

[Sourav]

I love the beautiful imagery that you've created here. Depiction from birds' point of view is simple very interesting. Lovely line to end the poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sourav... Birds seem to survive in nature in so many ways... without wars in many countries... perhaps we could observe their ways and try to fly above the greed and power and try to enjoy the passion of life... Thanks for stopping by with words of wisdom. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Great personification of the Flicker woodpeckers....a tale of two finding a romantic haven among the colorful flowers. So sweet, Pat. The imagery is stunning. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... romance has no barriers when love is in the air... "tweets" are allowed in
the "Bird world" ... Birds in all Countries "tweet" and fluff their feathers. Thanks for your nesting insights. truly, Pat

[Tom]

When it comes to us humans and the high incidence of marriage breakdown, could do well by taking a leaf from ( or a feather) from the humble Zinnia!

Love, courtship and matrimonial devotion at its very poetic best...beautifully penned Pat!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... you have showered my poem with the tenderness of a soft rain... refreshing and thoughtful. If the birds can survive the storms of life... perhaps we could try to find love in a bed of Zinnias. Thanks for stopping by. truly, Pat

[Great Aunt Astri]

What a lovely poem, with a thoughtful message. Those Zinnias know more than they make out! I watch the pigeons on the roof tops, with their seduction antics. The male bows to his mate and then they gently nibble beaks. Quite right too!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear aunt Astro... your review is true to
Heart... nature is fascinating and never misses an opportunity to enjoy the day... May we also seize the day with joy and passion. truly, Pat