The Calm before the Storm

A quiet day in May

Mid morning on a Wednesday when baby birds begin to chirp 

The red cherries are ripe for Pie and the flowers sing a lullaby... 

Kittens sigh and purr on pillows of clouds as seen in the Mind's eye... 

The Storm can wait for afternoon Showers as the Sky may turn grey 

Mothers untie their Aprons and enjoy a Siesta before the Children 

return from school with their Lessons embedded in memory... 

Fathers are working and looking forward to a home cooked meal 

fit for a King and Queen with a Royal family thankful for a 

Shelter from a Storm as Shingles on the Roof will protect their Home.   

Pheasants fly silently over Fields of Corn and Wheat...  Blessings Indeed. 

 

Reviews

[Tom]

Indeed it never fails to amaze me how the local fauna seem to sense an oncoming storm and make ready accordingly long before us humans, and here you show the very nature of such an event through poetic imagery and discriptive visuals, beautifully penned dear Patricia, blessings indeed!

[Tom]

Yes indeed so! 🌼

[Tom]

A joy to read again!

[Linda Guittar]

Stunning imagery. I feel such a sense of peace upon reading this. ... I especially love how you pick up the pace at the seventh line and then slow it down for the last.

[Arundass TP]

Beautifully written poem. Enjoyed reading

[Philip Gaber]

Pat you must have a good attitude re: life. I've been reading through your poems and they're all so positive. I wish a little of your hopefulness would break off and land in my hands so I could then hold it in a warm embrace.

[Soren]

Lovely nature's images fill this piece. It is a most beautiful poem that takes one to the peace that nature brings.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Philip for taking Time to read my rhymes. I must have a wee Elf on my Shoulder that keeps me positive. Just when I begin to doubt Divine guidance... I am blessed again in extraordinary ways. Reminds me of th Song, "The answer my friend is blowing in the Wind." Softly, Pat

[Davidgeo]

Isn't happiness happy? Your poem makes me feel happy.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Davidgeo.. it is a Pleasure to bring Happiness to others and to
Birds and Rabbits and even Seagulls. Thanks for stopping by. Softly. Pat

[Neville]

You paint a very pretty picture Pat .. with a delightfully old time, little house on the prairie flavour that makes the whole world seem write .. for a moment or two at least .. Warmly, Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville… I love 💗 your Review. If only we could have more Life on the Prairie and be Farmers… even the Immigrants could build their homes and be Farmers. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Every morning I feed my three stray cats and my many birds. I had to get another bird feeder. I loved the beauty of your words. I love the quiet mornings. Thank you dear Pat for sharing the wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John.. sorry to be so late to reply. I 💗 love the way you enjoy Nature. Sheboygan put Seeds out for the Birds on our Deck outside a large Kitchen Window.. I see Cardinals

[Patricia Wedel]

I see Cardinals and their young fledglings eat the Seeds I put out for them.,, It is lovely to be a part of their Life. I admire you for feeding the Birds. Gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I like to hear them sing in the morning dear Pat. It is my morning song.

[Sami Khalil]

This is a bedrock poem based on family, meals together and enjoying all the blessings of God; Small blessings to me are as rich as large blessings if we are thankful with much gratitude.
I'm thankful you write poetry that inspires.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami… thank you .. Summer will bring fruit and vegetables 🥕 to put energy into our daily Steps. We just had our first Watermelon that was grown perhaps in the Southern States. It was sweet and made our tummy light up and say “”Howdy” ! gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! All wonderful. You are welcome Patricia.

[Betty Hermelee]

a vivid and colorful show of a day in the life of....... beginning with baby birds chirping away in the early morn....fruit is ripe to make a pie for the upcoming dessert.....daily outside life goes until the clouds gather and decide to create a thunder storm....then everyone scurries to their home or nest where a delicious meal is awaiting......lovely dear Pat
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… you are the Quintessential story teller… seems almost like a Hans Christian Anderson Fable… Thank you dear 💜 Heart … Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome dear Pat
Warmly, B