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0 posted 2006-01-15 02:32 PM






When Ravens Talk

I like the sound, when ravens talk.
From out the woods, I hear them squawk
And wonder what it is they say?
What is the topic of the day?
I watch them as they start to fly,
Then land within a tree nearby.
Their beady eyes all trained on me,
As I pass by and I can see
They're full of curiosity!

They sometimes mutter, as though shy
That someone overhear their sly
Comments on the world below,
Where people wander to and fro,
To get the papers or the mail.
They cock their heads and flick their tail.
Dismiss as foolish every trait
We humans seem to propagate!
But food they do appreciate!



Betty Lou Hebert


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junemac
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1 posted 2006-01-15 02:42 PM


Lovely and light hearted look at the Ravens. I liked this delightful poem very much

Hugs June xxx

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2 posted 2006-01-15 04:34 PM


I like it too and I expect that the ravens think we are here for their plesure.  To provide food and fodder for their ocnversations.  Fun reading.  Love, Joyce
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3 posted 2006-01-15 11:01 PM


Thanks June.  Ravens are very vocal right now,  around here.  Maybe they're complaining about the weather??

love
Betty Lou

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4 posted 2006-01-15 11:02 PM


Dear Joyce:  Thanks and glad you liked this. I find ravens so fascinating and enjoy having them around.

Love
Betty Lou

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I AM A BIRD LOVER.  I RECENTLY LOST MY LITTLE SULLIVAN.  HE HAD NOT SATARTED TO TALK ENGLISH YET BUT, HE TAUGHT ME TO UNDERSTAND 'BIRD'. I WILL SEND YOU THE POEM I WROTE IN FREE VERSE ABOUT HIM BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE IT IS ALLOWED TO POST A POEM AS PART OF A COMMENT IN YOUR THREAD.  I LOVED YOUR POEM.  IN THE MORNING I WILL TELL THE WILD BIRDS I FEED ALL ABOUT HOW WELL YOU UNDERSTAND THEM, DEAR TRILLIUM.

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6 posted 2006-03-01 06:09 AM


Dear Betty Lou

This poem of yours reminds me of our black crows here!  They too have a lot to talk about!  I enjoyed your poem very much indeed!

Love Verbena xo


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7 posted 2006-03-01 03:07 PM


Well only you could make me like anything to do with crows!  They are the most noisy critters we have around here, and if they are in a flock forget trying to hear anything else.  Your version is quite lovely though.
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8 posted 2006-03-01 04:33 PM


MUSEconnieHUES:  THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTERESTING COMMENTS. I'M SO SORRY YOU HAVE LOST YOUR FRIEND, SULLIVAN.  WE LIVE IN THE COUNTRY SO WE HAVE MANY BIRDS AROUND US AND REALLY ENJOY THEM ALL. I'M GLAD YOU TOO ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THEM

TRILLIUM

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9 posted 2006-03-01 04:35 PM


Verbena:  It is always a treat to hear from you and thanks for commenting on the poem.

Love
Betty Lou

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10 posted 2006-03-01 04:36 PM


Dear Mysteria:  So nice to hear from you and glad I have swayed you a little in liking crows better!  Honestly, they are a very interesting bird! I will admit they are nosy and noisy however!

Love
Betty Lou

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11 posted 2006-03-01 04:45 PM


That was amusic, and cute. Thanx for sharing it.
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12 posted 2006-03-03 02:53 PM


desert-spike:  Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comments.

Betty Lou

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13 posted 2006-03-07 09:57 PM


I loved this!  The crows and black birds flock in my back yard.  They are boisterous, raucous, and so smart!  They line up on the telephone wires  and watch me through the kitchen window as I wash dishes.  One day I watched one cover a piece of bread with a maple leaf.  He actually cached it!  I could not help laughing.  He was so proud of himself.

~ Klassy ~

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14 posted 2006-03-08 09:36 AM


Dear Betty,

I adore your animated poem


Love,
MiCheLLe

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15 posted 2006-03-09 02:42 AM


Kind of opposite, heh, most poems deal with Raven's in a dark, dismal way, like Poe, but this poem starts dark, lightens up, and ends with a laugh.
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16 posted 2006-03-09 05:06 AM


Betty,

I love the way you use rhyme to tell these lighthearted stories

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



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17 posted 2006-03-09 07:59 PM


Klassy Lassy:  Ravens and crows are both very intelligent birds.  I really enjoy watching them at their antics. Thanks for reading.

Betty Lou

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18 posted 2006-03-09 08:00 PM


MiCheLLe:  Thanks and nice hearing from you.

Love
Betty Lou

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19 posted 2006-03-09 08:02 PM


Herumtreiber:  I'm glad that you enjoyed this poem.  Welcome to the Corner Pub!  I see you are a new member.

Betty Lou

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20 posted 2006-03-09 08:03 PM


pegasus:  You are always so complimentary! Thanks!

Betty Lou

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