Rebellion of the Seven Seas

Rose petals gather like birds of a feather 

collecting raindrops to sprinkle on Violets 

that are on a mission to bring preying mantis to 

their knees asking for mercy during the rebellion of 

the Seven Seas as waves splash upon the 

Shores of divine intervention...  

Lords and Ladies dance for Rain that will refrain 

the Virus upon the Plains and Mountains 

of Purple Mountain Majesty and 

Amber Waves of Grain... 

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

If only the rain could wash away the coronavirus...and the preying mantis could watch as the world healed itself! We must all be as careful as possible...wearing masks, washing hands, social distancing....till a vaccine is discovered and readily available to all. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi... if only the hand sanitizer would make my age spits disappear... In the meantime... prayer and preying mantis will
be our pathway and of course wearing Masks and keeping a distance.. speaking to each other in muffled tones. Thanks for your rose scented review. Gently, Pat

[Neville]

I decided to give these wings a rest and go sail on each of them seven seas .... bird flu was one thing but ... this bloomin pandemic is something else entirely ..... Having said that, I needed a touch of soft spray and yours truly to help me get on with the day ... soft downy nuzzles dear Pat on the way .. N:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... we can survive easier with a tropical breeze and the warmth of a Mango smile 😊 where dreams lie on the horizon of peace and prosperity. Pleasant dreams when sailing the seven seas. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

Dont ya just love mango smiles 😊 x

[Dave Brown]

I truly love your flowery imagination
absolutely always enjoy your wonderful flights of fancy, even more so if a pumpkin pie ends up on our doorstep and I am able to get to it before the deer, dogs, children, grandchildren, neighbors or wife beat me to it
I guess I could share with my wife
possibly

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dave... glad you enjoyed my flight of fancy. My Mother baked lots of Pumpkin 🥧 pies. Those were the days when we had home made ice cream and planted gardens.
But we never lived where there were pineapples and 🥭 mangoes. Have a wonderful day and stay safe and well. Gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful. You allowed the reader to see and feel your wonderful words. Thank you dear Pat for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John.. so luverly to read your review... the Sea is a Haven where Seagulls glide above the tides and whippoorwills wander through the sighs... Be well and safe. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Pat. I agree, have some fun and be safe.

[Lorry]

Can't but help thinking of the pandemic here Pat, with even the non believers leaving a message on Gods answer machine. (Where does he find the time to listen to them, much less reply? Must have a brilliant secretary)
Your use of water here is similar to my recent thoughts, but being from Scotland, mine took the form of snow, wiping clean the landscape as we marvel at how pristine everything would look once more if it were to blanket the world today.
Well, snow in July is not unheard of here you know 😀
We certainly are on our knees, hoping to see those fields of gold at the end of the tunnel... Only question left is, just how long is this tunnel going to be.
We are all searching the horizon for that first sighting of light within the darkness.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lorry... there often are Roses under the Snow...
perhaps we will experience a new beginning when
Snow falls softly and vibrant waves of destiny will
sail the Seven Seas with hope and prosperity.
Scotland always has the answers in waiting. gently, Pat

[adornoscousin]

I love the weaving of the song with nature. This reminds me that nature moves with us, but also without us and beyond us. We have an impact, but we are guests here. Our political ideals butt up against the awesome power of nature which can subdue- but perhaps not totally.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Professor for your review. It is true that Nature has freedom to move around... but somehow Birds remember where seeds are left for them and Rabbits know where the Carrots are scattered. Crows love to fly away with shelled peanuts and Squirrels prefer to eat the Sunflower seed left for the Cardinals and other birds, but will eat Sunflower seeds also with a great Relish. We like the Birds were born to hunger. I am thankful that Crows and Squirrels do not sing like the Birds. It seems that some people cannot keep a "tune" and others cannot.
For me, I only pen my words and rhymes... for others to Whistle if they know how. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Professor... I meant to say that other people can
sing with chords that harmonize in a lullaby. gently, Pat

[emmajoy]

These words by Tom Brown beautifully equate with your ever lovely words, my petal:

A GARDEN is a lovesome thing, God wot! - Rose plot, Fringed pool, Fern'd grot— The veriest school -
Of peace; and yet the fool - Contends that God is not— Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool? -
Nay, but I have a sign; 'Tis very sure God walks in mine. '

If anyone in today's climate could write similar words, it's you, dear lover of all things growing. And yes, yes, even the rain has it work tween sunny spells.. Everything helps when the world calls for it.. and seems we're all offering what we can.. you with your colour and scents galore. Love you, dearly. xx

[Patricia Wedel]

Awww Em... the other “Em” Dickinson would be proud of you as you are in so many passionate ways as endearing as she. Nature abounds as the birds sing Claire de lune and we dance 💃 around flowers ...
ever so gently... thank you for sharing the words of Tom Brown. A poem of antiquity... forever entwined within... Petal x

[emmajoy]

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' Nature abounds as the birds sing Claire de lune and we dance 💃 around flowers ... ever so gently

See, you can't stop yourself from writing all things bright and beautiful. Told you so!! . xx

[AJNJ]

Drinking in the beauty of your verses and reflecting upon them and the hope they bring me today. How truly we need prayers more than any other remedy now. Can we learn from nature and its creatures and how it heals itself? Indeed, the answeres we seek lie out there.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Pestonjee.. Prayers are powerful... and scientific knowledge makes
it possible to find a vaccine in the foreseeable future. Meanwhile we wear Masks and keep a Social distance. Through poetry we can communicate without droplets reaching each other and thereby we can maintain a semblance of Society where we can “dance” on a Page of propriety. Thank you for your endearing review. Be well and safe dear friend. Gently, Pat

[AJNJ]

Its such a pleasure! You're welcome, Ms. Pat. :)

[R.E. Ray]

Pat, a beautiful poem that is optimistic and uplifting. The best of nature can defeat the worst it. And, your love of nature, flowers, people, humanity, plus your faith shine through in this poem. I'm constantly amazed how you achieve such imagery and emotion in few well crafted verses. A pleasant gift this Tuesday afternoon.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Robert... you are so kind and generous...
I do enjoy writing about nature ... after years of typing as a Secretary in Patent and Trademark Law Firms. I did learn to be patient and diligent. There were INVENTORS from other Countries who prefer to file in five different Countries with the USA perhaps being the Coordinator. We have now moved to an older home with tall trees and lots of Birds and Flowers... Now Retired.
Lovely that you enjoyed your Tuesday afternoon.
I trust that you are well and safe. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Rose petals, birds, feathers, all things of great beauty and then the virus on the plains and on the mountains. I see the virus as the praying mantis, waiting for its next victim. Such a contrast here dear Pat. Raindrops on violets, such a perfect image, so utterly beautiful when we think of the destruction and death bought about by this disease. That's where my mind wandered to when reading your poetic lines.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... perhaps the Preying mantis has had a change of heart and will depart from preying on people and now pray for
the people. It could happen. Love, Pat