Watermelon Days with Sunny Rays

Hot Summer Days where Children play along 

the Shore where Seagulls fly above the Waves... 

Sand dollars are worth more than nuggets of Gold 

Picnic Baskets that Mothers brought with 

Cold drinks and  sandwiches... 

will now be replaced with Chrysanthemums 

when Autumn arrives...  Amen 

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Dear Pat, you create the most beautiful memories, ones to hold close - as all the best ones are.
I recall times like that when the family was complete with splash and sun, picnic - Summer at its very best. Soon - as you rightly say, comes the Chrysanthemums, the depth of their colours - plus their perfume. For me there is nothing better than that .. its earthy, real and long, lasting wonderful!

Helpline busy.. wish I could give out a few bunches! Thank you for sharing yet another of your lovely poetry. Love to you and Roger, hoping time will be kind to you this week.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest EmmaJoy.. you are the epitome of Heart ♥️ and Soul.. to make us feel whole. You take Time to help others as they struggle. Bless You and all you do. Watermelon Wine 🍷 and you are Kind. May your week be sublime with 🙏 Prayer .. Pat

[emmajoygreen]

How very kind. Some say otherwise, Pat.. depends on what and how they think. Can but try. Yes? Cooking cakes, four on the go, dashing down to see how they are. No cinders to show - as yet!
Smiles flying over a restless ocean today! Hugs

[Kelly Scheppers]

I used to sneak out of my house and go to the store and buy my mom Chrysanthemums with my babysitting money. It was so worth it, just to see the smile it brought to her face. Can you believe another summer is coming to a close? It truly fills this heart of mine with melancholy!

I hope there's some fried chicken in that picnic basket!

[Amy R]

What a brilliant poem, rich imagery and this just brings back memories of carefree days.
Thank u for sharing,
-Amy

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Amy... it seems that sounds of Pic-aloes playing by the Garden Gate with sweet ripe Grapes will be a Mello time when we gather for Family Reunions and Autumn Sunsets. May you be blessed... my Friend. gently, Pat

[Amy R]

You're welcome, blessings to u too. 🤗🦋

[Betty Hermelee]

Dearest Pat.... i remember those precious moments at the beach building sand castles as the tide crept closer to our toes; picnics and colorful umbrellas to guard the sun....the summer always trotted along too quickly and before we knew it fall breezes and flowers were at our doorstep.... a welcome change!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Such a gentle and heart warming portrayal of the changing of the seasons. There is a lingering memory of past warm days now changed to a cooler garden still filled with wonderful images but of a different sort. I found this poem very nostalgic in nature yet with such a glowing feel of the past. Lovely Pat just simply lovely.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Soren... the thunderstorms have orchestrated many overtures of thunder and lightening and now the Autumn Sunshine blends with the Grapes on the Vine. As the World turns.. we yearn for Peace and Goodwill. Thank you for the Charm of your Review. We will pray for Divine guidance. softly, Pat

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous. You bring this to life.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Thomas... yes... the early Autumn brings a warmth that gives us Hope for a Wake-up to all People that we live in a World where Seasons give us an opportunity to envision working together for the Good of Mankind. May beautiful Sunsets entwine our Hearts in the Music of Oceans symphonies and the Cradle of the Moon bring Love and Rainbows with morning Storms. Blessings, Pat

[Pete]

magical wealth of the seasons. we are forever, inextricably linked to them. a changing of the guard so to speak. much enjoyed painted scenes.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pete... I appreciate the "magical wealth" of the seasons. The Seaguls are my favorite as they glide and bring Wisdom and Comfort... like Livingston Seagull Poetry. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. softly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pete... Jonathan Livingston Seagull has a lot of Wisdom to share....

[Pryde Foltz]

Sand dollars are worth more than nuggets of Gold

Your work is always such a wonderful walk in a virtual garden. Sand dollars are worth more than their mercantile namesake ... I agree:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pryde... so wonderful to hear from you... as though I have travelled far to knock on your Door... as Autumn has drifted across the Sky to surmise the Wisdom of the Seasons where Fireside Chats are quite Relaxing with a friend or two. softly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wonderful depictions and hopeful instructions.
You blend poetry with mesmerizing beauty.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami... the Crepe Myrtle Trees still have blossoms which seem to be Kisses until they sleep in Romantic dreams until they return next year. Lovely to read your words. gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Kisses are plentiful and needed for everything. You are welcome.

[C. M. Miller]

Patricia, your brevity speaks volumes of crisp emotions that warms one's ears and made me reach for some light that I could literally grasp and hold dear. So simple in verse, but profound in heart.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Poet Miller... your review has been a bouquet of Gladiolas... as they bring Joy and Generosity to our Heart Fondly, Pat

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this one Pat it evokes memories in us all I’m sure

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie.. Watermelons are the most refreshing Treat.. especially in the Heat. Be Cool in the Shade of an Apple Tree... my friend. softly, Pat