Wood Thrush songs of summer

May's flower Moon is the final supermoon of the year...

A wood thrush can sing two notes simultaneously... 

thanks to a two-branched vocal organ called a Syrinx.

The sound of a Flute can be clearly heard...  

Shall we sing a Duet as double Peony blooms burst 

into air like fireworks on display to celebrate 

 

Memorial Day and honor the Servicemen and women  

who gave their lives to protect our sovereignty around the   

 

world...remembering the Army,  Navy,  Air Force,  and 

Marines...  we sing Forever True to the Red, White and Blue.  Amen 

 

 

 

  

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat we have our bunting that will be out out today to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day. My thoughts will be with those who lost their lives preserving our freedom, our wonderful servicemen and women. I will also be thinking of my grandparents and my parents and what a joyous day that must have been for them after years of destruction, hardship and death.

I am picturing your garden here, hearing those wood thrushes and seeing those double peony blooms. I also have a peony that has been in our flower bed for years. Beautiful heads they have.

Thank you for this memorial poem. We have a Bank Holiday today. Unusual for us to have one on a Friday.

I will make a point of looking at the super moon.

Sending you the warmest of wishes Pat.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... I must admit I adore Peonies, but have only enjoyed the scent and beauty in other Gardens. I will soon this year or next year grow my own. Thank you for sharing your Memorial Day with a different name. Of course we have Mothers Day this Sunday coming. I will celebrate my Mother who has passed, and I miss her more and more. She loved children and flowers. I just read "Victory in Europe" Day... marking the day towards the end of
War World II. I was born in 1940, so my relatives experienced a lot. By the way, I have seen Wood Thrush at our feeders. Thanks for sharing and reading my humble poem. Our weather is unpredictable, however, it was Sunny today.
Love across the Pond. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Our Mothering Sunday is in March, I hope this Sunday is a wonderful reminder of your Mum and all she was for you. Yes celebrate her loving memory Pat. My own dear mum is in a nursing home two hundred miles away. Each day I am fearful for her with this wretched virus claiming many of our older folk in residential and nursing homes. I talk to her on the phone and I am happy that she is in her own world and doesn't know too much about what is going on elsewhere. One of her carers arranged a video call last week which was wonderful, although it confused my mum a bit. However it was lovely to see her face and she was smiling at me. Lovely sunny morning here. Take care Pat.

[barleygirl]

This is so interesting, about the two-note trill! Wow! I feel I've been educated, plus the analogy is irresistible, as it applies to life. We could all do with a little more harmony & fewer discordant notes being blasted at high volume. I understand that you're celebrating Memorial Day in the traditional way, but I also like to add a big thank-you to first responders, since so many of our threats these days come from within & the first responders play a huge role -- as big as the military -- with regards to keeping us safe & free. I wish they would change these holidays to include first-responders. But that's just my soapbox talking. Thanks for always presenting everyday human concerns in terms of the wild creatures that can only speak truth (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared. I go early to the Memorial day service. This year a older man played the military song "Taps". The last song played for the soldier. Thank you dear Pat for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John ... about two years ago, I went with family to Arlington National Cemetery for the internment of a beloved family member. When they played TAPS... I was overwhelmed with emotion ... remembering when he was in the Navy. It is the most awesome Emotion. By the way, thank you for your Service... dear Poet. Gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Pat.

[olla]

this is so touching for me... I live in a small coastal community and for 80 years the Azalea Festival on Memorial day week end has opened the summer season.. this year would have been the 81st.. it has been the only week end that I have closed my business and taken part in the community events.. but not this year.. I will be closed but there will be no festival and not Marine Corp dance.. and no open house at the Coast guard station.. and.. I am reminded of the title of a movie.. "things we lost in the fire" I never saw the movie but I seem to have lost a lot lately.. today I am trying to learn how to grieve well.. no bodies if you don't count the collateral damage.. but the sea birds sing a beautiful morning song and I too honor and have deep gratitude to those who have and continue to keep us safe while we struggle to survive..

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Olla... it is interesting to observe that the trees had lovely blossoms this spring and our Azalea bloomed and Roses too. The birds seem unaffected as they do their Spring Courting. There must be a secret that is not embedded in our Species (for survival). Although there are man-made chemicals that may destroy the feathered friends and fish of the sea. A lot to ponder as we endeavor to survive
the CoronaVirus. Be safe and be well. gently, Pat

[olla]

thank you and you as well..

[Einstein Noodle]

Amen! America a brand new adventure in living together free ... our History tho very much human is threaded with the fight we engage against tyranny around the globe .. wonderful tribute .. really appreciate learning about the thrush song .. and your bursting peonies .. such a hardy, vibrant flower .. i always think of the ants along with them .. symbiotic to the max ... thank you for your tribute to our Armed Forces ... God bless .. stay safe and healthy Pat ... thanks for your poetry!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... thanks for celebrating Memorial Day... we never forget what our armed service have done for us. Let us hope we can continue to be a Beacon around the World to so many. Now we need to fight for our own Freedom to be what we have fought for in so many wars... May we continue on and be Brave. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes...we do ... freedoms slip away in small increments until there are none left >-;/

[Patricia Wedel]

It is scary.. we usually have two choices...
we must choose the one to secure our Constitution and values... and pray as never before. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... pray always! :) i couldn't agree more!

[Patricia Wedel]

Prayer is powerful... there is a Spirit that carries
us to a new dimension where love is entangled in
survival and we are part of the future where dreams will bloom like wildflowers on the Moon and back.
truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ..........

[Unspoken poet]

This is just so lovely, like this tribute. Nicely said

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kay-T... love to hear the song of the Wood Thrush... you and find video's of their song on Google... so sweet. Birds give us so much comfort during troubling times. I appreciate your review.
gently, Pat

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem

[emmajoy]

Seems that whether a day is officially special at present.. Mothering Sunday or Mothers' day or a celebration of the end of WW2.. each day becomes more and more precious. It truly is the time to hear the songs of free flying birds, to inhale the scent of beautiful flowers - in fact to see and feel the beauty still existing in this gone crazy world. Your words are so welcome, they turn us from a wall to an open space, dear petal.. thank you so very much.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... lovely to know that I might bring a bit of sunshine to someone is a tonic for me. Everyday, we need to breathe the fresh air and hope that it will always be more healthy than the Virus that we have to avoid each day. We also need to keep our mind as calm as we can be. The flowers and bird song give me courage to cary on. truly, Pat

[emmajoy]

I so agreed with you, there is little out there that makes me feel like the human being i once was, free to roam, free to dream and free to have sweet friends, like you, dear Petal. Many thanks for your messages.. they're always a tonic.. Hugs. xx

[Fran Marie]

What a lovely tribute to
all who serve to protect
this country and our freedom
as nature s birds serenade and
usher in memorial day in the
month of may..

such a lovely penned poem
as always your writes are
filled with positive emotions
that are s o uplifting in spirit

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran... a lovely review and God Bless America and the entire World. tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a double song, one of sorrow for those lost, but also one of fierce pride for the wonderful servicemen who both risk and give their lives for their country.
but also ironic...when we think about the double song, the harmony...that is not at this time because we are all singing a silent song in isolation...
beautiful, stirring piece of writing.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob... there is no one quite like you... that can make a diamond out of a humble Wood Thrush who sings a duet like a Flute amongst a most horrendous pandemic that even when Memorial Day is nigh... we sigh and ponder the Secrets of the Universe.
Thank you Jacob for being a harbinger of
Harmony. deeply grateful, Pat

[John the Baptist]

Thanks, Pat, for the lovely and patriotic poem, and also for the biology lesson.

[Patricia Wedel]

You are so welcome... it seems Birds have been around for years and years and we always have a group of birds around for every occasion... so I love to include them in poetry. I studied biology in school , but now we only need to Google to learn anything, or just read poetry. Thanks John... truly, Pat

[Relic]

Excellent poem, Patricia.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tim... I appreciate your reading and encouraging words... a 'seal' of approval for
honoring those who have served and passed on.
gently, Pat