Spring Firecracker

Beautiful clusters of flowers...

Pollinator perks with rose-colored petals. 

with tinges of orange...  

A  gem of a Bunting flies by with 

shades of turquoise and orange... 

Lazuli Buntings are native to 

the Santa Monica Mountains... 

It takes a week for the females to weave 

their nests with spider webs and silk from 

caterpillars... the scientific name is Passerina amoena  

meaning "beautiful Sparrow"... 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

I so enjoy the obvious pleasure you get from your special All Around world, Pat. Interesting to read how intensely you learn and treasure the how and what birds create their nests with different 'recipes' of items. Have had a week plus of sunshine here so the buds are waking up and gradually green is the prime colour.. Is beautiful! And so is your poem, thank you for sharing it. Keep safe, take care. x

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Em... pleasure is at it's peak when songbirds sing and flowers bloom in early Spring. I become lost in the reverie of birds and bees. We actually decorate our homes with bits and pieces discovered here and there... as we feather our home with love and kindness. tenderly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Beautiful words, beautiful thoughts, dear Pat. Thank you so very much. Hope you and Roger are coping somehow.. best and warm wishes to you both, dear lady. Stay safe. please.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... we are well and safe with both our Vaccines... nourishing our minds and bodies on the Primrose Path of Life and Love.. May your Mothers Day reflect the Giving of yourself to so many you have Mothered. Love and Prayers, Petal x

[emmajoy]

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. luv.. So pleased things are good for you both.. truly. Hugs

[Kerra]

Lazuli Buntings.. don't know what this is, but i enjoyed your write

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest storm... Lazuli Buntings are a North American songbird.. named for the Gemstone Lapis
read moredearest storm... Lazuli Buntings are a North American songbird.. named for the Gemstone Lapis
Lazuli. The male is more colorful which is typical in the world of Birds. You can "google" the Bird and see how Gorgeous with a Turquoise Hood and a soft orange-red breast... I appreciate your stopping by and will return the visit. Be safe and well. gently, Pat

[Kerra]

okay, i enjoyed this write. nicely written

[Betty Hermelee]

Another pollinator! Wow, your words and color images are quite descriptive of this lovely poem about Lazuli Buntings... didn't know their behaviors until reading this; how interesting that they weave their nests with silk and spider webs from caterpillars. I assume a firecracker is blow-out of color flowers??
Always an expert on birds and flowers, love it!!
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... I always think of the Bible verse about “Lillies of the field”. It is very similar to my feelings for Birds of the Sky. I always appreciate your comments. Be safe and well. dearly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Take care, sending only sweet thoughts

[Poetic Beauty]

Nature is amazing with all it’s uniqueness and how the spider weaves it web to how the birds make their nest. I love this poem about nature and one of its many wonders

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Beauty... yes, Nature is an unfolding of beauty when rain and sunshine bring the blossoms in all their magnificent blooms under new Moons. tenderly, Pat

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a wonderful; poem. Your creative words put a flare about nature's beautiful child.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... Mother Nature’s children are the birds and flowers that Grace our life with Brahms lullabies and colors that delight our senses. Thanks for your charming review. tenderly, Pat

[barleygirl]

I never thought about birds as being pollenators, but why not? I am a pollenator myself, as I weave along my narrow aisles between plants in tall containers (too many rodents here to plant my stuff in the ground!) I am sprinkled with powder all over my clothing, which then distributes among other plants & blossoms! I love how your poetry teaches us the specifics about the various wildlife and how an ecosystem is a cooperative & interconnected place! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Margie... the Flowers are named Firecrackers and they surely have some birds sipping their Polin... yes, you are a Pollinator with your TLC . I also included the Bunting... because they are busy with their Mate with their own pollinating. Poetry is an Art of romantic notions in my Book. Thanks for your endearing review as always. Pat

[barleygirl]

How can I not love a flower named "Firecracker" when I was born on the 4th of July???? *smile*

[Patricia Wedel]

Wow!! you are a Firecracker... perfect for you!

[Patricia Wedel]

Spring is a time of pollinating and
romance of flowers and new beginnings..
the Author, Pat