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

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a patriotic write, Pat! Yes, July 4th makes us remember how hard our forefathers fought for freedom. We sure could use a lot more patriotism right about now in our country! Well written, Pat. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi,,, it takes divine guidance to bring people together. Every day I feel guidance to be more aware of compassion to bring people to realize that we can make a difference.... if we compromise to prepare for a safe and peaceful world for our children and their children. I feel the "Tug" and hope others do also. Thoughts and prayers are very powerful. We may not understand that Power that brings out the Good in people, but we can remember that the best "Sermon" is to be an example of what we believe is worthwhile for our country and the world. Do we want to be a strong and Independent Nation or do we want to be a socialistic poor country... with the very rich in Power and we are their slaves.... that should be the question. There is a very large area of Reporting on TV that concentrates in getting this message across to everyone and also teaching the uninformed of what our country is all about. Thanks for making our country stronger and more optimistic if we have the faith to believe. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, you could write political speeches, my friend!

[barleygirl]

In high school, we had assembly outdoors every friday around the flagpole as the flag was raised & "America the Beautiful" played over the crackling loudspeakers. My brother was in Vietnam some of those years & this scene brought tears to my eyes. I honestly wonder if the younger generations have a similar heartfelt connection to these lyrics? If not, then the plea in your poem is something I've thought about . . . how we need a fresh dose of appreciation for all we've got here, despite our issues. Your poem says so much of what many are thinking (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

Margie dear... I am certain you realize that being a poet and writing a review as you have penned here surely will ripple out to touch the hearts that may be confused. We are the world. Our Country has had a big heart and has fought for Freedom and we only went to war to show that tyranny is not the way to live. Now we have an opportunity to teach the generation how and why we have fought so hard for Democracy... beginning here at home... where we became to comfortable to believe and teach our children that we need good morals and to help and encourage others, as well as to be a good example of how diligently we must once again fight for what others have sacrificed so that we could see proof of what our Constitution can provide if followed as intended. It is not too late. Thank you for your poignant review, Margie. truly, Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

So very true and beautifully written- it all starts within each of us - nature shows the way we need to take note and follow the answers are written in the wind...beautiful🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest poet... I love your words, "we need to take note and follow the answers are written in the wind".
We have been too complacent in our lives, and suddenly we are listening to the wind. Many of us realize it is not to late to make a difference. No matter how much confusion there may be in all the Media and inPolitics... there is still the golden rule
"Do unto others as you would want them to do not you". If only the Congress of the United States would practice this Rule... no matter which side of the Aisle they may be. Two parties are for checks and balances. "Congress" is made up of the House of Representatives and The Senate. Both parties need to compromise for the good of the people and the future generations.... not for the next Election.
Being selfish and self-centered lead to destruction.
truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear poet: correction: "The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". It has been documented.. Many Nations have the exact Golden Rule in their own Language... very very similar to what we say in our language. We are that Close to being united in thought and ambition...
we must return to being a Good Example of a true Democracy". truly, Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

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[jacob erin-cilberto]

we need to have a reason to celebrate the fourth of July...it is losing its meaning because America is not great again...it is in pretty bad shape for a plethora of reasons.
a wise five lines here, Pat.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... It seems that the only thing to do amidst all the confusion... is to plant seeds of solutions, and hope for the best on Election Day.
It is always a Spiritual endeavor from the beginning of America to now. I do not mean a (religious endeavor), but when everyone in both parties sincerely think about how the future should be for the present and future generations e.g. growing our own fruits and vegetables, and feeding our cattle a good diet, as well as, chickens and fish... making our waters and lakes and ponds safe and not polluted.
Our Country needs to be wealthy to provide a safe and healthy environment. These are the things that produce Riches for a good mind and Body. truly, Pat
I like the word Plethora... The media needs to realize that the Ai Ways can only Mend our Country if we compromise and work across the Aisle to built and
make wise decisions. Do we really want the Government to tell us everything to do and say and think? Thee is a name for the above. If enough of us
vote wisely, there could be a new Era of Prosperity.
Thank you, Jacob, for sharing your thoughts. Bless you and yours, truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Correction: The Media needs to realize that the Air Ways (and cyberspace) can only Mend our Country if we work across the Aisle. There is a name "Bi partisan truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Exactly...the politicians need to think of us, not their own agendas..

j.

[Neville]

yes indeed a delightful smileworthy poem filled with optimism and hope that should at least carry us through till autumn.... Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... thank you for your generous review.
Love the way you said, "hope that should at least carry us through till autumn". I am always aware of the suffering of immigrants in our country... but then we should have had foresight long ago. If only these other countries (from which they have fled) had the foresight to plan ahead. Yes, it is an ongoing dilemma. truly, Pat

[Neville]

absolutely true... and still my pleasure Pat..

[andrew mitchell]

Very nicely said Pat. Lovely imagery, lovely write.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... thank you for your kind review.
May fate be as generous to our earth and atmosphere... and most of all, may there be less suffering. truly, Pat