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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2002-04-29 06:13 PM

Sounds of Country

On country roads I like to drive,
Where small farms keep the past alive
And where the trees, in early spring,
With flower-laden branches, fling
Sweet petals on each passing breeze
And offer nectar to the bees.

It's there you see the lambs at play
And little ducklings make their way
Behind their mother, beak to tail.
You hear the mourning dove and quail.
They add their voice to other song
That makes a background, all day long.

It's here you find the people who
Care for the land in all they do
And when the evening fills the sky,
I like to watch the night hawks fly.
I hope that I can always stay
Where sounds of country end the day!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published in Oatmeal & Poetry 1997

[This message has been edited by Trillium (04-29-2002 06:15 PM).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-04-29 09:08 PM

You describe the thrill of country life so well. Joyce

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2002-04-29 09:11 PM

BettyLou~
NOW you're breaking my heart~

Ohhhhhh, I love the country sounds~
Lovely~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2002-04-29 09:45 PM

Thanks Joyce. I've lived in the county now for so many years, I don't know how I would fare if I had to move to town.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2002-04-29 09:46 PM

Marge: Hopefully the sounds of the new country will be equally as nice as the ones you're leaving. Maybe you could tranplant a few?

Betty Lou Hebert

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

5 posted 2002-04-30 01:29 PM

Lovely description of country life. Enjoyed your poem.

Deb

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

6 posted 2002-04-30 01:44 PM

You write such peaceful pieces. I love the cadence, too.

Thanks,
Melton

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

7 posted 2002-05-01 05:47 PM

this is melodic. A sweet tribute to the gentle country living us city folk like to escape to. Your description of sight and sound is compelling.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2002-05-02 12:35 PM

Thanks Deb, Melton and pegasus111. I really appreciate your taking time to read and comment.

Betty Lou Hebert

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

9 posted 2002-05-03 05:37 PM

I can smell summer in this. Nice.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2002-05-03 07:21 PM

bsquirrel: Nice to hear from you. Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

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