Purple Hearts

Hearts stop beating when people cease to breathe... 

Flowers fade and become engraved on Stone with 

names of loved ones who sacrificed their Life... 

When memories dance on hallowed ground 

where bombs became the Hot Air flight to 

Paradise... 

Where the Birds mourn when their Nests are 

blown away and feathers become Rainbows of 

Promises... 

When Winter Snows become a Wonderland 

of Climate change and Poinsettias paint a 

Masterpiece of orchestrated Love... 

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

You say it so gracefully, but I can tell there is darkness underneath: there is too much bloodshed and omens of more deaths to come…. So everyone suffers including our dear birds who have no nests to flee to….but perhaps winter will change and our hearts will become brighter, more vibrant and the killing will cease. Beautiful Pat
Warmly, B.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… we need to keep our Spirits optimistic… however, our Country and the World are at a Summit that concerns saving the Beauty of a Planet that has a Galaxy of Timeless possibilities.. for which we Pray … Amen.. softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

At the moment dear Pat, I have little spirit and hope for what's going on in the world and in our own country... but I'm happy that you hare optimistic!
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... I have witnessed so many "acts of kindness from even strangers. War is an Evil that lingers ... and yet we always have Faith and Hope. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Amen dear Pat🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful movement of words and thoughts dear Pat. Life is always changing and we must wait for the Spring sometimes. You danced on many subjects. I guess we must learn to accept loss. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Jack Cassidy]

I really enjoyed the description of the birds and by using the word "rainbows," it's safe to assume that it's a great number of different ones losing their habitats.
Despite some of the unpleasantness your poem conveys to us, you still seem somewhat optimistic at the end; the dualistic nature of being.
It's always nice to read pieces where someone is paying attention to things outside of oneself.

[Daz]

Beautiful poetry. I'm glad I found this piece

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jodash… we can lift our Spirits to the Sky where the Almighty becomes our Evening Star to wish upon. Softly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the birds are mourning now...and if this doesn't stop, they will mourn for the rest of what is left of us on this planet.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob… the Souls of our Nation are preparing for Heavens Reprieve… the World is on the Brink of being extinct… It is a Time for Reconciliation… with Prayers and Communion… May Miracles occur when Tides become free and easy where Oceans Weep… Amen…

[Matthew Kult]

Preciously poetic and desolately truthful.

Wonderful read as we walk a fine line of what is and what could be. Fire and brimstone comes to mind as one can be haunted by the possibilities of life and death. How cheap it can be as we send those we love to hell and hope they survive. I digress. Lovely poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Matthew... we have a short time on this Earth.
I trust you have a chance to bring your dreams to life. Thanks for you Visit and and sharing your thoughts. gently, Pat

[FGFRANKLIN]

"Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing, where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago? Where have all the soldiers gone? Gone to graveyards every one. When will they ever learn?" Peter, Paul and Mary
The problem with peace is this, just because you are a pacifist, it does not mean your neighbors will conform to your ideals. They see your peace-loving nature as a weakness because he who does not wage war does not prepare for war. As long as you have anything; money, home, land, family, friends, belongings, beliefs, customs, morals or intentions, there will always be someone waiting to take those from you by force. German Jews before WWII were very tolerant and submissive to government. Then they loaded them all into cattle cars and sent them away to the death camps.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian… yes, we are being forced to face the facts of Evil when caught up in a Mad Reign of Terror… we are brought to our Knees with Heart Break of so many lost at a terrible cost. Prayers and Love… Pat

[emmajoygreen]

Your 'Purple Hearts' poem is one of the most beautifully phrases pieces of writing about what is going on presently. Is it a coincidence that purple hearts are or were awarded for gallantry? Which came first the medal or the flower, dear Pat?

Many thank yous for sharing YOUR heart and mind.. both create such hope and calm, darlin', truly do.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... I suppose all the "crosses" embedded to commemorate the Lives of the Lost... will protect the seedlings left by our feathered friends will become flowers in the Spring when loved ones appear like Purple Hearts with dewdrops. softly, Pat

[Neville]

These are indeed very sad and sorry times .. I have no doubt there shall be more of it .. more losses, more tears and destruction before the tide turns and the wind of change blows calm across new and re-configured borders without boundaries .. Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... Our Spirit is Strong against the Winds of Time. It is prophesied that where there is War... there will be Peace... eventually. Until then...
tread softly on Autumn leaves in brilliant Colors where children dance and old folks romance. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Such a sad poem to reflect the times we live in. The loss of life, the suffering and the grief. Not only for people, but for our avian and animal friends. They can be forgotten when we think of human hearts, but they have hearts too. I googled and found the beautiful Purple Heart flower. The Purple Heart signifying respect and close friendship. Beautiful poetry. Love living things on earth’s rich crust for all too soon they turn to dust. A treat to read Pat.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... a lullaby is in your Sigh... "The Purple Heart signifying respect and close friendship". You are an Artist with words. The Spirit of many People will keep us striving for a more peaceful tomorrow. Thank you for your Reflections. softly, Pat