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Trillium
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0 posted 2008-05-29 07:15 PM






Out of the Arctic Night

Across a wild and frozen land,
Moved a small, intrepid band
Of people with a guide to show
The way to where they want to go.
There is an outpost way out there
Where they can view the polar bear.
They have a team of huskies who
Pull their sled, as huskies do,
With provisions piled on for
Their sustenance, while they explore.

One night, the dogs were all staked out.
The people tented all about,
When someone saw a bear come in.
The dogs began to raise a din.
The bear approached the lead dog, then,
Imagine the amazement when,
The bear, who was so large and white,
Showed it filled him with delight,
To play games with this huskie so,
They rolled and tussled in the snow.

Next morning, they went on, but knew
At a distance, the bear came too.
Each night engaged the dog in play
But before morning moved away.
For the week left on the trail,
This strange friendship, without fail,
Flourished in the Arctic night,
Bringing wonder at the sight!
Although some other bears were seen,
They all found it didn't mean
Quite as much as the one they saw
Greet their huskies, paw to paw!



Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (05-29-2008 10:25 PM).]

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1 posted 2008-05-29 07:39 PM


Great job, Betty.  I know the picture that inspired you and it is a wonderful sight, to see that big bear rolling around in play with the much smaller dog. You caught the excitement and wonder of it.  Love, Joyce
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2 posted 2008-05-29 10:27 PM


Dear Joyce:

Thanks for the nice comments!  I loved the pictures you sent!

Love
Betty Lou

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3 posted 2008-05-31 04:54 AM


Dear Betty,

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this

Love,
MiCheLLe

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues

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4 posted 2008-05-31 02:21 PM


Dear MiCheLle:  

Nice to hear from you. I wish I could have posted the pictures that went along with this story. They were amazing!

Love
Betty Lou

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5 posted 2008-06-03 06:42 AM


a supurb piece Betty.You just keep getting better like fine wine.

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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6 posted 2008-06-03 03:44 PM


pegasus:

Thank you very much! What a lovely compliment!  It's always nice to hear from you.

Betty Lou

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7 posted 2008-06-12 03:31 AM


It never ceases to amaze me how different species interact with each other.  You did a great job of describing something that doesn't happen every day, but most likely has happened at some point in time.

I love it!!

BWA~

~Formerly known as Broken Winged Angel~

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8 posted 2008-06-12 05:31 PM


BWA:  Thanks for reading and enjoyed your remarks. This article that I read had wonderful pictures of the polar bear and husky playing. I'm sure it happens when no one is around to film it too!

Betty Lou

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Verbena
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9 posted 2008-07-26 06:53 AM


Dear Betty Lou

A wonderful poem of nature's rarist! I remember you sending me some photos of these unlikely pair!

Love Elizabeth (Betty Lou) xo
  


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10 posted 2008-07-26 06:54 AM


Dear Betty Lou

A wonderful poem of nature's rarist! I remember you sending me some photos of these unlikely pair!

Love Elizabeth (Betty Lou) xo
  


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