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0 posted 2011-12-03 11:52 PM







In The Arctic Night

Across a wild and frozen land,
Moves a small, intrepid band
Of people with a guide to show
The way to where they want to go.
There is an outpost way out there
Where they can view the polar bear.
They have a team of huskies who
Pull their sled, as huskies do,
With provisions piled on for
Their sustenance, while they explore.
One night the dogs were all staked out.
The people tented all about,
When someone saw a bear come in.
The dogs began to raise a din.
The bear approached the lead dog, then.
Imagine the amazement when
The bear, who was so large and white,
Showed it filled him with delight
To play games with this husky so
They rolled and tussled in the snow!
Next morning, they went on, but knew
At a distance, the bear came too.
Each night engaged the dogs in play,
But before morning, moved away.
For the week left on the trail,
This strange friendship, without fail,
Flourished in the Arctic night,
Bringing wonder at the sight!
Although some other bears were seen,
They all found it didn't mean
Quite as much as one they saw,
Greet their huskies, paw to paw!


Betty Lou Hebert

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1 posted 2011-12-09 12:52 PM


Betty Lou,

I love this beyond words.

xoxoxo
Alison

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2 posted 2011-12-09 01:22 PM


Alison:  Thank you so much!  It was reported to be a true story and it certainly caught my attention!

Betty Lou

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Betty Lou

I had heard of it too and just Googled it with Snopes.  There are pictures - so beautiful and so cute.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/polardog.asp

Merry Christmas.

Love
Alison

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4 posted 2011-12-09 11:52 PM


Alison:

Thanks for the link and I did enjoy seeing the bear and dogs. What a great esperience that was for everyone!

Merry Christmas to you too!

Betty Lou

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5 posted 2011-12-11 10:03 PM


What great fun.  I had heard of this before but I followed the link and found it.  Thanks Betty and Allison.  Great poem about it Betty.  Love, Joyce
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6 posted 2011-12-12 12:59 PM


Dear Joyce:  Thanks for your comments. I was really captivated by the story and later the pictures. I wish I could have been there to see it in person.

Love
Betty Lou

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7 posted 2012-01-22 06:59 PM


Great poem about such an amazing account!
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8 posted 2012-01-29 02:40 PM


Denise: Thank you for commenting on this poem.

Betty Lou

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9 posted 2012-01-29 04:50 PM


I'm glad to see your computer problems have been solved.
Love,
Marcia


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10 posted 2012-02-01 02:58 PM


Dear Marcia:  It is not 100% yet with this new computer but most of the bugs are worked out. I still can't print anything.

Love
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11 posted 2012-02-15 07:40 PM


Oh!  What a surprise this poem holds!  It's adoreable and a sweet twist of nature.  So glad you posted it and that I found it!!!     Karen

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12 posted 2012-02-16 12:07 PM


Klassy Lassy:  Thanks! I lived in Alaska for awhile and got to see some wonderul sled dogs and also a few polar bear. Wonderful creatures, each in their own way.

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