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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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By Wind and Water Once, long ago, I lived above The western sea I'd come to love. I'd only step outside the door And I could hear the breakers roar. Smell the salty wind and hear Sea bird song call to my ear. The cliff across the bay was where They had a rookery and there The birds were ever actively Flying in or out, to sea. The constant din was muted so It didn't bother, but I know The closer that you came, it grew Until it overpowered you! How many thousands nested there I couldn't guess, but everywhere You looked, you saw some type of bird, Determined his voice should be heard! I'd walk the other way when I Went to the beach, but there on high I'd always see a wheeling mass, Peer down at me as I would pass. I went back there the other day, After a lengthy time away. The cliff is gone!The ocean's power Wore away that nesting tower. It's hard to believe what change appears By wind and water, over years! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Betty Lou, I am always in awe of nature and how she recaptures - or simply takes - what she wants. I hope the birds found a new home and are enjoying peering down at someone else. Thank you for sharing the view from the window of your memory. It's lovely to see and feel. Alison |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
How magnificent. The power of nature. I too hope the birds have fouind another place. You made me see this scene, Thanks. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Alison: There always seems to be another cliff along the coast that will make a rookery, if only for a few years. There is certainly no shortage of birds! Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for reading and I always enjoy your comments! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Hope Fleeting Member
since 2009-02-23
Posts 52Smalltown, Somewhere |
Nature always does have a way of making changes to the most solid appearing places. Fantastic imagery yet again. Thank you for sharing it with us all  ~ Previously Known as Broken_Winged_Angel and BrokenWinged_Angel~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hope Fleeting: Thanks! Even being aware of the power of the ocean and nature itself, I was shocked when I re-visited some of my favorite spots on the coast so many years later. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Nature giveth and Nature taketh away! The foundations of life are everchanging! I just love your nature poetry! You verse it so well! Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Vebena: Thank you for your kind comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
About 10 years ago here in London Ontario, there was a gathering of Crows, so immense that every tree for about a square mile was totally covered with these squawking black monsters. They stayed all summer and luckily never returned the following year. the intensity of your words brought this all back to mind ~ very nicely done |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Rex Allen: Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. I have friends in Ontario, in Dunnsville, but haven't been to that part of Canada. I grew up in Alberta. I can remember huge flocks of crows that hung around the farm, where there always was something for them to eat! Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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skymist2 Junior Member
since 2009-04-14
Posts 26Florida |
Nicely done and a great subject. Living in Florida, we do not have the cliffs for the birds to nest. I've often wondered where the gulls go to nest. There is quite an abundance of them. Thanks for sharing this. Sky |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sky: Thanks for reading. I have always wanted to visit Florida but haven't made it yet. I have some friends there, so maybe I'll make it yet! Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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