Red-breasted Nuthatcher Lament

Warmth of Rose-colored Clouds...

Living in a Forest of Fir and Pine 

I find Solace in the morning Sun...  

as it streaks through the boughs of a new day.  

I often pray for my feathered friends. 

who live in Cities where the Bustle of life 

is far too busy... 

I wish they would join me for a Holiday.  

We would find plenty of pine cone seeds 

and sweet nectar to drink... wink... wink.  

(dedicated to our Poet Margie... 

snug in the Hills of forbidden Comfort). Amen 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful words for Margie who I would say is stuck out in the sticks and yet I know she adores where she resides with her furries and all the creatures who visit her. Lucky for me I live in the country, yet close enough to town if I really have to. Nothing like the morning sun rising above the trees to welcome in a new day. Margie will love your thoughtfulness and playful lines dear Pat. Have a wonderful day.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... Margie will flutter her wings when she reads your words. We are waiting for Spring and the vaccine... while the Birds sing... tenderly, Pat

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"I often pray for my feathered friends.
who live in Cities where the Bustle of life
is far too busy.."
Yes dear Pat, I lived in NYC all my life and prayed for the little birds who battled so many challenges. My heart breaks for all creatures big and small that strive just to survive-without complaint, without question... You are truly the most spectacular Nature Poetess! Your sweet photos and elegant words refresh and touch my soul so deeply. You introduce me to birds I've never seen or heard of like the Red-breasted Nuthatcher. What a cute round birdie-belly he has-ha! Please remember to invite me to sip nectar with you and Margie-I'm in!

[Fran Marie]

nothing like communing
with nature and her
glorious offerings
a beautiful dedication
for miss Margie..one
I'm sure she will
enjoy..so we'll penned
dear Pat;

[Dave]

Do you speak of the Margie I know out in California? She too pens well and I love to read her prose. Of the birds and fauna and animals there, she knows. I'm glad to see that I'm not alone in admiring her works
Glad to join you, Pat.
Take care - Dave

[lightsong]

I understand this to the depth, I live at the countryside when I can be one with nature (just like You) and always say my gratitude for that, I can't live where there is no trees or green... some people can, I just can not. no wonder when I read You I always feel that feeling of one with everything, a feeling of whole and complete peace, a sweet bliss... because You are nature and nature is You :) I'm sure Margie and her wild spirit would appreciate this wonderful offer dear lovely Pat✨

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest light... you are the flower that glows when all wisdom is hidden and we need a reason to smile.. May your Song be heard by every Nation on Earth. gently, Pat

[lightsong]

Oooo You are a dear SWEETHEART ✨ how come every word You say is so gorgeous and every sentence is like a blissful song? I bet You breath honey instead of air ✨

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Light... I am a miracle after surviving from an illness in 2007... so each day is a gift beyond measure. Poetry is a way of feeling blessed and giving blessings along the way. Always, Pat

[lightsong]

"I am a Miracle" YES YOU ARE✨

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha .. i absolutely love this, Pat..reading lightens my heart and soul and elevates my mind to those wondrous bird places you create ..
"I find Solace in the morning Sun...
as it streaks through the boughs of a new day." ... I think that is brilliant sort of personification .. as one's day is distinctly human ... thanks so much for sharing .. i can use a new day today ... the shout out to Margie is quite recognizable .. and the "and sweet nectar to drink... wink... wink." closing is so spot on ... love and peace girl!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Gene... it brings me great pleasure to know that my poem lightened your heart and soul. We all need encouragement as we go through these trying times. Margie deserves all the lovely accolades that can be given... because she gives us so much praise and camaraderie in her reviews. love and levity, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes she does! and all the best back at ya!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... Spring will be forming Buds of kindness
and generosity when gentle warmth will appear in the breeze of benevolence. Prayers and prosperity will bless our Land and humility will Grace our heart.
tenderly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................... just yesterday i was out with dog and checked our flowering trees for buds ;) not quite yet .. but soon .. our wild roses are beginning tho .. and daffodils will peak up any day now ..

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful poetry shared dear Pat.
"I wish they would join me for a Holiday.
We would find plenty of pine cone seeds
and sweet nectar to drink... wink... wink"
I loved the above lines and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... I am happy that you enjoyed the lines you mentioned... words can often be a Balm to our heart and soul. May Peace be with you always. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Pat. You know, I love the nature poetry. I hope you are doing well and staying safe.

[Arundass TP]

Each line is beautiful. Good poem

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you, Arundass... birds are fascinating and have quite a sense of propriety. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

And I live among Maples and Oaks...and I also think of my friends in the city...

and pray they can stay safe....
life is a bustle enough in the country nowadays....
but in the city? it can be scary.
sometimes I just want to be a bird...live in trees and fly away when I have a mind to.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob... your last line reminds me of the Song, “Snowbird” by Anne Murray who lives in Nova Scotia, Canada. I hope you can listen to the words of the Song soon if you are not familiar with it. One of my favorites ever! I have lived among Oak Trees in Washington Grove, Maryland. I would wear a Hard Hat under the Oakvtreesvwhen hanging clothes in the line. The Acorns in the Autumn would play Ping
Ping on my Hard Hat. Nature seems to be my Forte. tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I love that song, and Anne Murray...one of my favorites.

[Patricia Wedel]

And I just listened to Elvis sing the same "Snowbird"
song... totally awesome... good night... pleasant dreams. Pat

[barleygirl]

You are too funny. I wonder if you are ribbing me becuz I slammed the birds for pecking away my garden veggies? I wouldn't mind fewer birds, but here you are, inviting the birds from town to come enjoy your country ambiance!??!! I love the part where you pray for city birds. Everyone in the city hates pigeons, I found out, after I posted a pigeon poem, trying to describe how beautiful they are swooping thru the trees in a natural habitat. Birds in the city get a bad name just becuz they gotta poop like the rest of us, I guess. I also love the part of your poem where you describe forests . . . no forests near me, just hills dotted with the occasional oak & ravines with sycamores clustered along the creek. I'm reading a book about hiking the Appalachian Trail & I love the parts where the walking is thru forests . . . descriptions of thickly wooded trails make me wish I could hike some! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... one of the later “Home Alone Movies had a Pigeon Lady that lived in New York in the very Top of a Concert Hall where an Orchestra played all the Classics. She fed the Pigeons and talked to them as her friends. She had given up on Society. However, She and “McCauley” became the best of friends and She came out of her Shell so to speak. I may revise my poem to be among the Sycamore trees. I adore the photo at the top of my poem dedicated to you. It truly is a red-breasted Nuthatcher. Wish I were so richly endowed. gently, Pat

[barleygirl]

Even tho the name is "red-breasted", I see this as being more orange. I have a "thing" for orange animals. I've had a number of pets with beautifully orange fur over the years, so I'm a sucker for this bird in your picture! I love how the Pigeon Lady you describe is living a life similar to my own, even tho our sense of solitude among wildlife is played out in different habitats! There must be a way to turn that into a poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a sweet tribute to Margie....with her "wink wink" in there too! You and she love nature and especially the birds. Margie loves her animal neighbors out there in the woods. Everyone enjoys something else and that makes life interesting. Lydi***

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi... So lovely to read your review... Margie will be tickled ... that is certain. gently, Pat