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.

[Betty Hermelee]

I love wild flowers Dear Pat, and didn't know that Thistles were so widespread......as they sway in the wind to melodic sounds...of the Meadowlark ...informing us that the winter solstice has passed and now the sun will shine a bit longer...warming lovers who lay on blankets and smooch.....
Lovely,
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... Romance Novels always have a surprise compromise... and a special pleasure such as Smooch. In a serious World with Wars we need a place where the Sun is Warm and Playful... gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure dear Pat
Happy Year!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful. I adored the dance of words and thoughts dear Pat. Feel of memories, feel of thoughts. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... we will never be too old to Dance by the Sea or even in a Field of Pink Thistles when the Sun warms the Ground where Passion perks like Coffee on a Sunday morning... softly. Pat

[Amy R]

A very beautiful poem. So very descriptive and imagery so very rich... It explores how beauty can be hidden in nature as always.
Words like "clandestine," "lovingly," and "melts" convey a sense of intimacy and warmth. The phrase "Lemon Drops" adds a whimsical and nostalgic quality, evoking childhood sweetness.

VERY BEAUTIFUL POEM.
-Amy

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Amy... you are a Beautiful Poetess with Wings to express feelings of Intimacy... May your New Year be full of Blessings and Songs that bring flowering Buds in early Spring. softly, Pat

[Amy R]

I wish the same for me and you too. THANK U.
Hugs

[Sami Khalil]

Long live the queen of our feathered friends
Patricia Wedel
We declare thee

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami.... we will Cling to the Vision of Sugar Plum Fairies until God gives us Spring. tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

In Al. we have the Kudzo introduced from Japan; I think Alabamians made textiles from it. I could be wrong

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami.. I was surprised when I googled Kudzu and discovered that it may very well be used to cure Cancer. Check it out and let me know if you have that impression also. Thank you Sami... Happy New Year 2025 .. softly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well articulated. They need to utilize it. Helps humanity.
HNY

[Sami Khalil]

As wild seed introduced from other countries invade land and space, you bring them to our attention and invade our minds with your poetic lines of beauty and appreciation.
You inspire us as well.
Happy and blessed New Year with peace and love Patricia Wedel.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami.. you are so Kind... it is true that there are Good people in every Country... if only we could gather our Treasures and enjoy the Beauty of Nature. I appreciate your wishes for a Peaceful New Year... Pat

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right. And welcome even in the New Year.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Folks... Space Invaders are not always from Mars...
there are Times when the Wind is Strong and Seeds become embedded in
the ground where Dreams are Scores of Mozart's Art of Whippoorwills in Flight.
the Author, Pat