Opulence of July

Summer blooms in colors of fireworks...

Colors of flowers lie across amber waves of grain 

Our Nation ponders the vision of our founding fathers... 

Generous spacious skies of freedom cover the earth 

We fervently need a new birth with intensity of spirit... 

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

there is an opulence and over doing it when it comes to fireworks and the 4th ... i appreciate your "theft" of amber waves of grain ... i think it really works well .. very conjuring for me .. and i could not agree more with the sentiments expressed .. we need a new and revitalized spirit ... appreciation of just what those great men and women did in birthing a new nation can never be underplayed ... every nation in the known world at the time was ruled by a King and his armies ... never had anything like our balance of power been thought of let alone launched ... we loose that these days me thinks ... the masses seem to think our government is some entity that needs pilfering ... and maybe there is some truth to that .. hmmmmmmmmm i love the USA .. i truly do ... but i'm worried about Her as well .. thanks for sharing your poem ... i find it inspiring and real
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... "Oh beautiful for spacious skies..for amber waves of grain"... We sang these words and other songs all through grade school... which embedded a love for our country... "from sea to shining sea".
Yes, we are very worried about our Country. I read your review to my hubby Roger, and he smiled with me, as he has served our Country... and he is also very worried, as are many more. Thank you, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... and learned and pledged Allegiance every morning at the start of class .. pity the practice has been lost .. not only lost but ill spoken of by some :(( please thank you husband for me, Pat! it is a great honor to serve ... love and peace!

[Patricia Wedel]

Bless you Gene... Roger is proud to have served. So many younger students today have not been exposed to all the diligence and lost of lives it has taken to follow the Declaration of Independence and all the effort it took to prepare the Constitution. Now we are having a "Crash Course" for everyone who does not understand the consequences of a socialistic country. May God in his infinite mercy show us a way. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

Amen Pat ... i am with you on that 100% .. faith and God are the bottom line aren't they!?

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, divine guidance does exist... Amen

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

I found this wonderful, love the wording

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words dear Pat. I liked the hope and the energy in the words. Thank you for sharing your amazing words and thoughts.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I like the way you read hope and energy in finding a solution... our young people need to realize the benefits in living in a country that wants freedoms bestowed through years of history. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful image to accompany your golden words Pat. Your lines especially written for the 4th July. It seems there is much that needs to be improved at the moment. I hope you get the new birth and intensity of spirit that you and many others desire. All good wishes to you from across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Christine... so thoughtful to review my poem.
I love the isles of the United Kingdom. I believe poetry keeps many of us more open to a brighter future. No matter what the Politics may be... someone can create poetry that is very healing.
In high school we had a wonderful English Literature teacher who instilled in us the meaning of so much
poetry and works written across the pond. You do indeed live in the ambience of theatrical endeavors and poetry that holds life in a cradle of longevity.
I believe our founding fathers had excellent clairvoyance in the documents they provided, however, we need to compromise and come together with a new birth of Spirit. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to hear from you Pat and so pleased you have a fondness for the UK.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Beautifully penned verse. here Pat..definitely our nation could use renewal of spirit ..the 4th always brings out our patriotism ..to the fore..you say it well.with this lovely piece dear friend

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fran... how refreshing to read your review. We are in total awe that our country could be at
a "Cross Roads" not knowing exactly which way it will go. We have been so care-free when perhaps we could have done more. It is not too late... if only we ask ourselves, what can I do. If our hearts are kind and forgiving... anything is possible. But just how many will it take to make a difference. truly, Pat

[Fran Marie]

So true.. Pat..so True

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fran... we can't help but be a little blue...
even the birds on our feeder are more frightened than before. May you feel the breeze of possibilities.
truly, Pat

[Moonie]

The entire poem fills me with the same feelings of freedom and waywardness as an open field. I really liked the expression "We fervently need a new birth with intensity of spirit... " Every nation needs new births, as in new innovations and amendments because with each passing year, societies change, and so should the rules they are made to follow. Only then can a nation breathe and stay alive.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear fairest... yes, we did discover a plan for America that has proven to have strong beliefs with sustainability.. and we have upheld those beliefs. Other countries need to set up their own Declarations... not necessarily change our Declaration and/or Constitution. America has a system in place to make changes and it has worked
for many years. We welcome people from other countries, but they must follow the order of the law to do so. We are still fighting for what we believe.
We need to renew our Spirit... not change the documents, unless proven in Court that there needs to be a change. Thank you for your review and encouragement. truly, Pat

[Relic]

America wouldn't be what it is without the sacrifice so many made. I think about that all the time when I see clueless kids walking around.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Relic... you would think that our Public Schools would teach History to include the Wars that have been fought and lives lost to preserve our vision of a world that creates and invents with innovations in Medicine and clean air that we breathe and water that we drink. Growing food that is healthy and safe.
When I was in grade school, we studied agriculture and in high school we learned about Inventors who discovered cures. Perhaps communities should Protest for the proper Curriculums in schools, in order for young people to know what is essential to a good healthy life... and stir a desire to be Innovators and inventors, as well as doctors and teachers, and so forth. Of course we will always need Artists and Musicians, as well as Writers and poets and so forth.
truly, Pat

[Lea Sheryn]

You have captured the Spirit of America.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lea... the real challenge is how do we mend a
spirit that is broken. As we watch this drama unravel... I wonder what could make a difference.
How do we find the money to support all the Immigrants. There should have been an "accounting"
and borders to know who is here and why. truly, Pat

[Lea Sheryn]

I think we should remember we are all Americans. If we quit the bickering and started acting together, we could solve a lot of problems. I see a lot of "one upmanship" going on that should stop. Truly, Sheryn

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Lea, we the people will show our heart's wish for our families and the future. I feel there are many conversations taking place about what is best for our country. When times are so scary, the people will vote accordingly. truly, Pat

[Lea Sheryn]

I think so too. Truly, Sheryn

[Robert Trakofler]

Patricia I have been working on a poem about this very same thing seems I have been feeling your amber waves too love love love this and you are so very very right!!!! this is short sweet awesomeness!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Robert... if only you could write a poem to touch the hearts of our Nation. I do believe poetry could be an "Instrument of Peace". We the people around the World are worth saving. Our Nation in many ways has been an example of generosity.
We do need to work with other Nations... it is too overwhelming to proceed on our own. truly, Pat

[Paul Bell]

Sometimes wonder if politicians do look back. Think if they did they would realise the bloody poor job they are doing. But freedom is hard fought and must never be forgotten.
Anyone for tea now.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Paul... we do need a different type of "Tea Party" from the days of yore. We need to sit around tables and discuss with tea and crumpets... what we could propose to fix our broken Immigration System.
Simply listening to the Media from both sides does not influence the true feelings of the Voters. We want a country with prosperity where Government does not dictate what we do and think. We need freedom of religion, and to keep "History" alive and be reminded of what was right and perhaps what was wrong. These are a few of the things Americans want. truly, Pat

[Paul Bell]

Yeah, democratic countries do seem to have this hidden dictatorship below the surface.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Such an uplifting poem but aspirational given the state of the earth as it stands at the mercy of man and evolution and what lies beyond our current comprehension.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... we do aspire to great expectations. I do believe in the "Spirit" of 'man'. Our Spirit is beautiful.
I am not certain how so much Evil has infiltrated our world (in view of evolution). I feel there is more to heaven and earth than we can ever fathom. If only the beautiful Spirit of people could come together to create a better environment to raise our children and their children. Prayer is what we wish for... and perhaps wishes can come true. Amen