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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Where Black Oaks Grow I like these slopes where black oaks grow. In March, we take our pails and go To gather acorns by the pound And gloat about the nuts we've found. It is a useful tree I'm told. When harvested, it's wood is sold To make the furniture some folk Will specify, must be of oak! It's mellow shadings lend a glow To paneled walls and grain will show That's very pleasing to the eye. Into the branches, small quail fly To roost and rest, perched side by side. A high and leafy place to hide. They also eat the acorns here, Scattered widely every year. So many creatures, great and small, Find this country best of all, To raise their young and hunt for food, To raise their growing, hungry brood. The oak groves, with their brushy hills A special place in nature fills! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (03-25-2003 04:18 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is well done and lovely. We don't have wild oaks around here and the oak in my yard has not yet produced acorns. It must be 25 years old at least. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for commenting. We don't have okas here either, but when we lived in Nevada, we used to go over to the western slope of the mountains near Lake Tahoe and visit the oak groves there. Lovely country. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Oh my gosh ! This is precious~ And I LOVE this - 'Into the branches, small quail fly To roost and rest, perched side by side.' Grinning just thinking of the 'R and R'~  My land is surrounded with giant Oaks ... of just about every species. The acorns are plentiful and the little squirrels busy themselves daily~ Love this write~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thanks so much for your response! We have no oaks here, but I remember them from Nevada and the western slopes of Lake Tahoe. Beautiful country! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
The oak is such a beautiful tree. I collected some acorns a few years ago for use as a decorating tool. When I got up in the mornings I always found them moved, even on the floor. I soon discovered they had little maggotty like bugs living in them, did I throw them out? - No!!!!!!! sprayed them all with hair spray, took care of the problem by clogging up the little holes I guess. Finding the oak trees had been a pleasant surprise on a small trip and I didn't want to lose these acorns that brought back great childhood memories. Love this piece. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: Thanks for sharing your experience with acorns and do you know, I had exactly the same thing happen to me the first time I picked up any of them. They were large and a beautiful color and I thought they'd look pretty in a bowl. I was sitting by the table they were on and out of the corner of my eye, I thought one of them moved. Thought I was nuts! I watched a few minutes and sure enough, it was moving and I cracked it open to find excatly what you did. I wasn't as smart as you, however, and threw them out. Betty Lou Hebert |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
How beautifully you write of nature Betty Lou ~ This just took me to the "oak grove" ~ where I swear I could see the squirrels gathering those acorns ~ Lovely ~ Bonnie |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bonnie: Thank you! I guess it's easy to tell that I love the natural world and find it fascinating. Betty Lou Hebert |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I like this...makes me want to go for a walk in the woods...James |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Betty, last weekend I was watching HGTV and there was a show on about a man (of course I can't remember his name now!!, darn senior moments) who had planted black oak trees to make furniture. It seems they grow very, very quickly and the wood when cut is unusually beautiful. However, it's extremely expensive as it takes ages to dry before it can be used and therefore not at all practical. Many of the original trees that this gentleman planted are still standing on his homestead. Hugs for peace, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
James: Thanks for responding! A walk in an oak woods is pretty special! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marti: Thanks for sharing the interesting story with me. I know the wood is really beautiful, but I couldn't afford to have it in my house I'm afraid. I love the trees and the wildlife you can see around them. I don't know how long they live, but think they are one of our hardier trees. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I do know it's true that we all have our own very special places. Good job. -Bob |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: Always good to hear from you Bob. Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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