Neville the Kookaburra Bird

The serious eyes of a Bird with courage...

He sits on a branch and observes his world 

where Koala Bears are growing extinct... 

They have been his closest friends through 

thick and thin... in fowl wild weather and 

sunshine blue sky days with smiles... 

He wonders why there needs to be Love  

when the prospect of living is dismal.  

But hope is free for the asking and therefor 

he will continue waiting for a Valentine Quill 

to pen him a Love Song by Neil Diamond... 

Song Sung Blue... Weeping like a Willow 

Song Sung Blue... Sleeping on my Pillow... 

A poem by Poet Pat Wedel... 

dedicated to Poet Neville... 

Reviews

[Neville]

Aw gawsh me lovely... what can a geezer say.. blushing from top to toe.. just got mistaken for a post box by the side of the road... rushed back to tell ya about it but got stopped on the way and someone wanted to use me to ring home..... must have got me confused with a telephone box.. Bloomin glad they never tried to hop on board and ask to get off at the next stop...… See, that's how much ya made me blush.... Many thank yous dear Pat.... from one big smiling geezer.. Me. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... it seems you are very deserving of a Special poem... just for you. So many poets adore you ... as we can observe from the comments. It is ever so much Fun to write about you and the Kookaburra Bird. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

So many poets have expressed loving words about and for you. Be blessed. truly, Pat

[Neville]

Yes I am truly blessed my luverly friend .. and thank you for reinforcing that very fact and drawing my attention to it... I love my poem too.. bless you P ..... N x

[Robert Trakofler]

He is a sexy fellow that Nev and he's not bad looking too:) can't help but love him:/ but then you already knew that Patricia!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Robert... I have learned to think of words representing our feelings... and I humbly admit that I will always have much to discover. Our outward appearance is fleeting as we age; however expressions from the heart is always a pleasure. Thank you for your review. as always, Pat

[R.E. Ray]

Pat, such wonderful gift for a friend and fellow poet. The sincerity and admiration shine through from verse to verse. A nice tribute and eloquently penned.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ray... lovely to read your words of propriety.
Our poet family has such diversity. Thank you for leaving your heart-felt melodies. truly, Pat

[Katrina Mckeown]

This poem is so beautiful in Is sentiment , I’m sure Neville did get flustered as is shown in his poetical review of your piece here pat, what homage to Neville indeed he is a lucky man and I am proud to know you both.

[Patricia Wedel]

Katrina .. There are so many talented poets... sometimes I just like to bring a surprise to some when it might bring cheer and a smile. It is a pleasure to meet you Katrina. truly, Pat

[Katrina Mckeown]

Yes you are correct, there are many talented poets and writers on here! I’m certain we all smiled at this one, especially Neville. Thank you for being here and nice to make your acquaintance Pat
kind regards Katrina

[Cherrie]

Yes, a fitting poem for our clever poet.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Cherrie... it was fun to surprise Neville. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Love Neil Diamond Pat. Love Neville's poetry and I can see already that Neville is delighted with these lines you have penned for him. I know he is a great observer and admirer of our feathered friends as you are too. A special delight to read this poem, written by a favourite poet for another favourite poet.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Christine... you are so kind... I hope Neville has not been affected by the fires in Australia. It is so sad that homes have been lost, and also the wild life lost... Our world is beautiful in so many ways, but tragedy will happen. Thank you for the care and comfort you provide with your reviews and poetry.
truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Not the fires in Australia Pat, more likely the storms in the UK. He lives in the west country. However having said that, all of us with a heart are upset by the loss of life to the animal kingdom and our feathered friends. It is a huge tragedy. Most tend to think of the human loss first. Thank you dear Pat for your kind words.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks Chris... I was not certain where Neville lives.
Of course, we think of human loss first. It is unbelievable the loss of lives and homes when tragedy occurs in so many countries and Islands.
I trust you are safe where you live when there are storms. None of us know when a Tornado or the like might change our life. With prayers, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I am sure Neville had a huge smile on his face when he read this one, Pat. Song sung blue....one of the best Neil Diamond songs. When days are dark, fires ruin the landscape and take the lives of beautiful creatures, things seem bleak. Still there is love....always love. Always enjoy your poetry, Pat. Lydi**

[lightsong]

He is but a good and wonderful friend to me, He knows how I appreciate him and his kindness. dear Patricia, these lovely and gentle words penned like a Song Sung Blue, how beautiful is it to share Love with our friends here, specially in these days. You leave us with a touch of sweet empathy, Thank You ✨ 💗✨ I know Neville would be flying like a bird after receiving this wondrous gift 🌟

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Light... So lovely to read your impressions of Neville. So many poets are enamored by his kindness. Sometimes I wonder at the beauty of sharing through our poetry. For me, it is an honor to
be so close to talented poets who write with a pen dipped in silver falling stars. Thank you for stopping by with your generous review. Truly, Pat

[lightsong]

it's an honor to met and share with a lovely and very talented poetess like You my sweet Patricia. always it's my pleasure and You are most welcome 🌷💗🌷

[Patricia Wedel]

Absolutely a lovely Valentine to receive with tulips
and a heart. May your day be charmed with flowers and birdsong. truly, Pat

[lightsong]

Thank You truly lovely Patricia 💗

[John the Baptist]

Any bird that remembers Neil Diamond is an old bird, indeed.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John the Baptist... Neil Diamond and I are the same age. However, we have just begun to live when discovering the beauty of poetry. Have you heard one of Neil's latest Songs entitled "Pretty Amazing Grace"? It is beautiful Poetry... It has been out for about thirteen years. Amazing words and emotion. Hope you can listen to the words soon and
understand that Love can get better or at least Delicious as we age. Thanks for stopping by with your take on Birds. Affectionately, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a beautiful poem for Neville...
and we hope he is seeing better and can find himself enjoying what nature has to show him for a long, long time...because there is not only beauty in nature, but also love.Song sung blue, every body knows one, song sung blue, every garden grows one...
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob... thank you for sharing that Neville is amazing to be reading and writing with dimmed eyes. Our bodies fade a bit as time goes by. I adore the lines of Song Sung Blue. The meaning of Life thus encompassed in so few words. truly, Pat

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Ps I’ve never seen a blue one yet in my 61 years most are brown xx

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I’m not saying they don’t exist xx

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Julie... thank you for your kind review. When Neville reviewed one of my poems recently, he mentioned that he felt like a Kookaburra Bird... so I googled the bird and copied an Image that I placed at the top of my poem. It is amazing how many beautiful birds with colored feathers there are around the world. We live in the USA in the State of Virginia 60 miles from the U.S. Capitol where our History is kept and made... close to the White House where the President presides. We have mostly Cardinals and Blue Jays, as well as Blue Birds... but no Kookaburra Birds. We do have Hummingbirds and
black and white Chickadees, and many other birds that I write about. Google Images had this photo I used as being in Australia, and of course Neville mentioned the Kookaburra Bird to me previously, himself. Best wishes and be safe. tenderly, Pat