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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Why is the sky so large out here and when I watch clouds disappear, where the horizon meets the grass, it takes so long for them to pass. It's not like living anywhere i've ever been. Out here you share the world of nature, live close to the earth itself, in all you do. No sound of city, cars or planes, although we sometimes do hear trains, but they provide a useful part to living in the prairie's heart. They bring supplies and tansport grain, then leave us all alone again. The birds have learned to make their nest upon the prairie's fertile breast. Well hidden in the tangled mass of different kinds of sturdy grass. My horse and I are like a ship, that follows every rise and dip across this wide and trackless plain. We listen to the wild refrain that travels in prevailing ways, sung by the wind, that sweeps and sways each blade that makes this boundless sea, stretching far away from me. In day or night, I'm satisfied, within this heartland, to abide! Betty Lou Hebert Previously published by Drury's Publishing 2000 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 04-15-2001).] |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Betty Lou - I was afraid of this when I moved to Alberta...luckily I still have trees around my home....and I'm in a town.... But how eloquently you describe the prairie atmosphere - and portray your love for all that nature space... I fear, though, that I'd feel somewhat lost! This is just marvellous! Lary |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I love this. We have mountains which are beautiful, but I do miss the sweep of the prairie and the isolation. Today we had steady streams of traffic by our house because of the tulip tour. Good work Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lary: Thanks for commenting. I think I told you I was born and raised in Alberta? I have been in the prairie part of it and also in the far north, plus lived in Edmonton for about 9 years. I enjoyed it all. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for reading and commenting. I love the prairie country, although I've never lived in it for any great length of time. It is a special place to be and has a feeling like no other country does. I'm sure you have had hordes of people all week-end with the tulip festival on. Guess that continues for awhile too, doesn't it? Betty Lou Hebert |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I especially love these lines: The birds have learned to make their nest upon the prairie's fertile breast. Well hidden in the tangled mass of different kinds of sturdy grass. My horse and I are like a ship, that follows every rise and dip across this wide and trackless plain. These lines flow so smoothly and give such a presence of being there. I love your writing. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Thanks so much for you nice comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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