Russian Thistles known as Tumbleweed Space Invaders

Since 1873 Beautiful Pink Thistles grow on 100 million Acres, especially in the American Southwest.

Whistle if you need me-- I will be among the Thistles... 

listening to the Clandestine Music of the Meadow Lark... 

The greatest Secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places... 

Lovers lie lovingly in the Sunshine as it warms the ground ... 

Secrets melt like Lemon Drops as Winter Solace slumbers... 

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Seen my share of wildflowers and thistle down on the wind and those tumbling tumbleweeds rushing across the open highway of the interstate. Mostly out in the desert in and around the Sonoran. Saw the moon out there big as a saucer in the sky...I could count the craters...terrifying and beautiful at the same time. I watched the sun sink behind me in my rearview as I was headed east for home and it looked like darkness was chasing me down the road at the evening shadows fell. You paint a lovely scene with your words.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian...yes, the most haunting Scenes can be terrifying. The wide open spaces with Tumbleweeds and Moonlight keeping Vigil. I subscribe to Birds and Blooms Magazine where I receive Inspiration. It is most likely true that the Thistle seeds from Russia multiplied as stated. We live in a World where Phenomenons occur. Thistles are Gorgeous in my Mind and can be Romantic. Thank you for seeing the extraordinary Beauty in a World of Uncertainty. May the New Year 2025 bring Enlightenment even when Shadows appear,,, my Friend. softly, Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

For you as well, my friend.

[Soren]

Love the setting of this poem and its images. Very nicely written with the Meadow Lark bringing back memories of childhood. Very nicely done

[emmajoygreen]

'The greatest Secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places... '

How true is that, dear Pat! Seems so much is hidden these days, as if 'emotion' is a dirty rather than an honest, beautiful word.. thought. Is that or that feelings cling onto their roots, afraid to grow and blossom unless cut down and trampled.

Seems you see the sweetness of feelings shown, emotions allowed to grow into something, anything but the hidden for whatever reason

YOU truly have the best all-seeing vision because you look for and find the best, most beautiful. Hugs to and for your darling..

[redd Brick Keshner]

A right pretty blanket toward the horizon! A true beauty to behold 🙏🏻🌹🌼🌷🌸🌺🌻

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you dear Poet for a Warm Review... it will be very cold soon and perhaps a New Moon... will keep us in tune with celestrial Clarinet reveries... softly, Pat

[redd Brick Keshner]

Most welcome Pat. 🙏🏻

[Pete]

beautiful and revealing. i really like this piece.

The greatest Secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places...

Secrets melt like Lemon Drops as Winter Solace slumbers...

"I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright." - Thoreau

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pete.. our feathered friends seem to survive what we would shrivel and die from exposure. Today on New Years morning 2025 the Sun is Bright after a high Wind at Sunrise... My daughter and her husband just landed in Georgia on their way to Arizona on a Business Trip. A subtle magnetism will keep them Safe. My daughter-in-law has a Degree in "Metal fatigue and helps to detect disasters in the Air before they occur by being in the U.S. Navy. We can blend with Nature. Amen Pat

[Neville]

Oh' my I have such a thing about lemon drops .. the good old fashioned ones being bestest .. softly upon the tongue and one's senses .. sweetly, Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... lemonade is sweet with sugar and Bumblebees retreat with Honey combs... and you dear friend are the Reaper of Love and a Happy New Year. gently, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

It’s amazing how introduced plant species become invasive weeds be it the thistle, lantana, sour sobs ( an oxalis species) and Salvation Jane to name a few. But when you add lovers to the mix maybe everyone is with nature in a wild way. A lovely write Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... so many Wild flowers invade our Privacy... when unexpected Winds bring Thistle down upon the hollowed ground. We wear a Crown of Thistle Down encircled with Lantana lace.
gently, Pat

[Dylan Macadham]

Ah yes, Secrets are Truths, awaiting Sunshine.
...now you've got me doing it! :)
Dylan

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dylan... having two Parties to compromise could be helpful as was intended; however we do have aChoice and hopefully we have considered many venues before making our decisions. softly, Pat

[redzone]

Our world is an abundance of "space invaders." This is what makes our world so diverse and colorful. It brings us joy, beauty, and the sounds of delight, as do your lovely poems, Patricia.

Hope you and your loved ones have a Happy New Year.
-Curt

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Curt... being in the Southwest Dessert is the best place for tumblingTumbleweeds. Thank you for your gentle review... wishing you a pleasant New Year 2025. tenderly, Pat

[John the Baptist]

What event of 1873 caused the proliferation of the thistles?

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John.. I will research that for you and everyone... as I have time. Thank you for your patience. Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Poets.. it seems the Histories of our Countries are entwined and it takes a Scholar to explain the entanglements. Russia lost a Fortune by selling a Country worth Billions.

[John the Baptist]

I believe that country is called Alaska.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John.. it is amazing how we become Rich in Minerals and such... and then have Wars to own a Deed. gently, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

The cold secrets of winter and the sleepy sun. LOVED THIS, Pat:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pryde... you are so much like TINK in Peter Pan.. you give the Sweetest endearments...It would be lovely to always be a Poet and never want to grow up to slowly die. gently, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

I have never been compared to tinker bell before. Thank you:) You are the sweetest, Pat:)