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0 posted 2007-03-10 11:07 PM






South Sandwich Isles

Far from land, in southern seas
Where penguins nest in colonies
And giant petrels haunt the skies
With six foot wing spans, also lies,
Vast rookeries of gulls and tern,
On cliffs above the ocean's churn.
This chain of islands is remote
And seldom visited by boat.
Eight months of the year, held fast
By sea ice's frigid grasp!

They're raked by storms so fierce and strong,
You'd think that nothing would belong
On such a harsh, unfriendly shore,
But even fur seals, by the score,
Seem to like these isles to breed.
Perhaps because there is no need
To fear intrusion there by man.
They all survive as best they can.
The world's not finished with this spot,
For volcanoes, steaming hot,
Spew forth lava, clouds of ash
Above tectonic plates that clash
And creep three inches every year.
It seems there is a lot to fear,
Yet all these creatures like it here!


Betty Lou Hebert

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1 posted 2007-03-11 01:03 AM


Sounds like you have been traveling to far off places and describing it all for us.  Lovely pictures.  Joyce
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2 posted 2007-03-11 02:26 PM


Dear Joyce:  Thanks!  I have never been to the South Sandwich Islands, but just read a book about them. Very interesting!

Love
Betty Lou

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Beasley
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3 posted 2007-03-12 02:03 PM


Dear Betty,
It's so wonderful that you share your gift with others. This is so great to read.
love, Barb

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4 posted 2007-03-12 02:04 PM


he he
I just went back and read this again. That's not a giant "pretzel" that haunts the sky! Dah.

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5 posted 2007-03-13 06:55 PM


Dear Barb:  No, I don't think there are any "pretzels" in those islands!

Thanks a lot for commenting and glad you enjoyed this.

Love
Betty Lou

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6 posted 2007-03-15 12:54 PM


BettyLou~
Now if man just doesn't find it and decide to ruin it ... maybe those animals will still be there in the future~

LOL @ Barb !!
PRETZELS indeed~

Hi MY RONNIE~
Thank you for the GORGEOUS St. Patty's Day card !!

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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7 posted 2007-03-17 08:31 AM


as usual, a stunning nature piece. nicely done dear lady.

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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8 posted 2007-03-17 09:12 PM


Dear Marge:

I rather suspect and hope, the weather is not agreeable with mankind living there!!

Ron sends his love and is glad you enjoyed the card!

Love
Betty Lou

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pegasus111:  Thank you!  It's always nice to hear from you.

Betty Lou

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