Spotted Towhee stole my heart

Walking along a Trail in California 

where sagebrush creates a hush and 

winds blow around on hallowed ground... 

I saw a Spotted Towhee on a Cactus flower 

showing his feathers of grey and orange  

He was reciting poetry with greatest of ease... 

He seemed to know a womans heart like a 

Rose knows when to bloom in petals soft 

where dewdrops lie in tender grass... 

and both embrace the beginning of Love.  

 

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is HANDS DOWN your best bird poem EVER (and you've got tons of great ones!) I don't think you can top a PERFECT poem like this (I've described a poem as "perfect" only 3 or 4 times), but I know you'll try (not becuz you're clever & talented, but becuz you're cantankerous) heh! heh! heh! This is unbelievable becuz of how my mind was riding parallel rails between the idea of thinking myself an actual bird & how that would feel with the other guy flirting it up . . . and then I was also imagining your poem as a human and hearing the bird, wanting to believe it's flirting with me! After a while, I couldn't tell where I left off & the bird began! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

Margie... this is so hilarious.. but my mind is very metaphorical and even we gals can identify with birds. Love your review... I needed these endearing reviews today as my daughter born in ‘76 is having a gallbladder operation today or tomorrow.
Please prayer for her... glad they know what has caused her discomfort and that operations are so advanced with technology. 💗 love and hugs, Pat

[barleygirl]

Prayers! (((HUGS))) . . . gall bladder smashing is pretty routine these days, but anything can happens & moms worry!

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Margie... you are a chatty glass of Champagne and I would not have it any other way. I will keep in touch. Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Even in amongst the sharpest thorns does love sweet and tender yearn..new day new chances born...beautiful like always...🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kelly... love your review and the way thorn rhymes with born... very charming to enhance my poem with your own verse... almost like a collaboration.
Enchanting. Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Blessings in abundance and enchantments to brighten your heart...🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful dear Pat. The beauty of nature. Everywhere for us to see. Thank you for sharing the wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... that feathery feeling when hearts flutter and butterflies sip the nectar of love to spread
romance and sensual dance. Thanks for following the bird seed path to my bird sanctuary. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Pat.

[Neville]

is it possible to enjoy any moment like that first brush with love.... this is so cool my friend.. be proud... thoroughly enjoyed by me.. that's for sure.. N

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... the first brush with love... I remember it well... proud to be a member of the read moredearest Neville... the first brush with love... I remember it well... proud to be a member of the
sensual society... you are Cool as a breeze from south bend, Indiana... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Proud to be a member of the society of sensuality from south bend, Indiana. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

If ya gotta bend... make sure to bend south....Bless you Pat.... Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

When I go fishing, I catch a large mouth Bass...
scale him and fry him up... delicious. Happy Valentines. Love your "fishing lure". dearly, Pat

[Neville]

Welcome as always and true..... Neville x

[Dave Brown]

The Towhee is our favorite bird
It stays here all winter while most leave and waits each morning for its meal and offers its call in thanks
A lovely salute

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Dave... serendipity is a song when beauty stays and prays that earthly angels will provide a harbor to rest and nourish our souls where love lingers like snow like crocus on the cusp of Spring. Thank you Dave. dearly, Pat

[Dave Brown]

My pleasure............

[emmajoy]

You've introduced me to a cheeky 'lovebird', Pat., and of course now I need discover more of his seductive charm. You have such a special way of bringing pleasure to your reviewers, friends and fans, petal. xx

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... endearing review where love has charm...
when vulnerability is a pleasure. truly, Pat

[poetgurl]

This is so wonderful, i really enjoyed this write. I love Birds

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Kimmie... Birds are amazing...
truly, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

Ha:) I loved this! That clever bird, does he give poetry lessons? the juxtaposition of the bird sings to you and the bird as muse is fantastic or is it the muse is you to the bird? no matter the feel of this is just lovely I have to say this is one of your best I thinks yes yes

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Robert... you have ruffled my feathers with your charming review. I had a male parakeet when I was in 5th grade and he repeated many things I said.
My favorite was when he said, "Whatcha doing?.
His favorite that I said surely must have been, "Merry Christmas". Seems as though he said, Happy New Year". It has been so many years ago... He may be an Angel with a Halo speaking in several languages,
Between you and Margie, I am convinced that this is my Best, Send un the Clowns. truly, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

he he after reading Margies review I have to agree with her this is damn near perfect poetry (I never say perfect cause that steals the strive:)

[John the Baptist]

I wish I could have talked to this bird when I was young. I got shot down more times than the Red Baron.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I mixed a bit of grass with the bird seed.
I have learned from Cardinals to be aware of people
giving everything for free. What was the name of the Cartoon Movie in which you appeared to be shot down so many times. It may have been "fake news".
I am eating too much grass and seed to make much sense. I have arrived at an age where fibs are fun.
truly, Pat

[Relic]

Your poems are as beautiful as any photo of nature. The image is clear and one that can make the reader contemplate the allure and artistry of nature's essence.

Beautifully done.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Relic... thank you for taking a seat in my Theatre of "Dancing Feathers". I appreciate your standing ovation. truly, Pat