Hummingbird nesting.

Dreams of a world where hummers have secret hide-a-ways.

Hummers build their nests from October to early June  

looking for a perfect thimble design embedded on a 

clothesline or in an  obscure bed of bluebells where   

butterflies feed on honeysuckle vines...  

Delicate and intelligent... they reminence about their plans 

for Christmas lights where fireflies dance against a 

stormy sky upon a Midnight clear... 

Ghosts and goblins gather for trick or treat 

protecting the nests from predators... 

as the hummers provide warmth and caring for their brood.  

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Autumn slides into winter when we settle down for cosy nights and delights of togetherness. Warmth comes through here Pat despite winter being a season of coldness and lack of colour. Love how your little avian friends and nature weave a silken thread through these lovely thoughts. Warm wishes from me to you with all that lies before you in the coming months. So visual is your work. You paint pictures in my mind.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... sharing moments that reflect times past when friends and loved ones meet under the Mistletoe where presents lay wrapped in secrecy and a Star rests on a Tree filled with hopes and dreams. A beloved dog resting beside the hearth and children laughing when snow begins to fall. Your painted thoughts warm me so... wishing you and yours dreams of sugar plums. tenderly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Never seen a hummingbird nesting, reads so lovely.. plus, an early but welcome thoughts of Christmas. whether same or different this year.. will still hold the love for your or our darlings, petal. Your words always praise the outdoor world, the All Around is always that much more beautiful when in your hands. A beautiful poem, '.. lights where fireflies dance against a
stormy sky upon a Midnight clear... '

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... so charming to hear from you...
it is lovely to think of 🍂 Autumn and the Holidays .. although we need to wear our Masks and sanitize. I love sleigh bells and a Skeigh driven by Horses... We have just that in Fredericksburg, Virginia in Olde Towne whet parents take the family in a two-horse open Sleigh 🛷 for a price. Love 💕 and best wishes... Petal Pat

[emmajoy]

Love to read your poetry, petal.. makes me want to rush into the garden and look at the outdoor world, do try, not always successfully or immediately. We too have to use everything wise, tho there are so many fools who dont bother. Have heard of those sleighs in your part of the world! Were they actually shown in an old-ish musical at some time back.. used to go to Film Clubs and sure i saw a scene in one.. Lucky you though, how magical. Love to you and Roger, safe and sweet days, smiles and all. Em xx

[Einstein Noodle]

love those Hummers ;) i did not know this is when they nest .. funny how certain days remind us of the next season .. even as Fall is in it's early stages .. just this morning there was something in the air that brought to mind ... yes .. beautiful Winter .. time of rest and restoration .. is coming ... thanks for sharing dahlink!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Gene... your charming song of winter whisperings of love when the world is praying for a miracle has touched my Soul with promises of healing and restoration. Be blessed and well. tenderly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... does "dahlink" mean "darling"... if so. that is adorable... just saying...

[Einstein Noodle]

yes me luv! .... dahlink!

[Patricia Wedel]

I love “foreign accents” ... they add spice to poetry...

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Patricia Wedel]

dear folks... we are preparing our Nests
for the chilly days of Autumn where votes are cast
recklessly with hopes and prayers of sleigh bells
and the sounds of a new beginning when Old Saint Nick
will once again open his Bag of possibilities. gently, Pat