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

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

your love of summer emmanates from this poem. i prefer cold weather, but i'll never forget all the good memories i have about going to the beach as a kid. this year's summer o'er here was dreadful -- far too hot, far too humid and too long. so, i am not grieving the ending of this season. yet, at the same time, the last line of this poem still got to me. it is written with honesty which transpires through your words.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ern... when I was young in my twenties... I would travel to Snowy Climates and Snow Ski... all bundled up climbing a Mountain in a Chairlift and jumping off with laughter as I Snow-skied along a Trail through the Woods... landing near a Lodge where a Fire was roaring inside with Comfy Chairs to sit and Chat with friendly Folk. We drank Hot Cider or Toddies and became a part of another World. Now I write poems and love the Autumn breeze where Children play. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your love of colder weather. softly, Pat

[Aarti Sriram]

Dear Patricia,
As the fall approaches and days and brightness fading away slowly , your poem brings a warm delight. I love cozying up corners of our home with fall colours and comfort. But still your lines bring back vivid scenes of outdoor fun, pretty summer flowers and kids playing in beaches! Thanks for a lovely share!
Warm cheers,
Aarti Sriram

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Aarti… 🧑‍🎨 the warmth of your Review is lovely as Autumn settles like frost on Pumpkins. Wishing you a Peaceful Season of Whispering Pines. Softly, Pat

[Lisasview]

Loved it..dear Pat... the feeling reading it and again reading it.. Calm and delicious...
Wonderful,
Lisa

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lisa in Spain… your words are Calm and reassuring. Wishing you and yours a Season of Blessings. Softly, Pat

[Lisasview]

You are so very welcome dearest Pat,
Lisa

[MsJewel]

I love watermelon days - definitely a summer girl playing upon the shore. Gorgeous poem dear Pat :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Julie… Watermellon is an aphrodisiac when Beaches are warm and waves are high. Your review is my pleasure 😇 hugs, Pat

[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!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kelly… we spent Summers at the Ocean and bought Fish and Fries on the Boardwalk… splashing in the 🌊 Waves and building Sand Castle dreams. Lovely to read your Words. Tenderly, Pat

[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

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty… sorry to be tarty but I just survived an aging worry; however I am recovering and discovering new ways to enjoy the weather. I appreciate your review Ever so much. I love colorful Umbrellas and Seagulls. Be blessed 😇 hugs, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

You be blessed as well , we escaped the disaster in NC ( no food, no water, no power, no internet) safely in our apt in NYC… feel blessed💕🙏

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty… so happy you are Safe in NYC… so many disasters torment our days… and yet Roger and our family are Safe. We pray for our Country and all the precious people and children in the World. Be safe … Peace and ❤️ Love.. Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

We had to leave NC because of the disaster… we are in NY in our little apt in NY!!! We are safe and comfortable 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[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

[Re-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....