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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Where Calmer Waters Lie The wind is blowing suddenly. I watch the dark clouds race And see the gusts drive frothy spray Across the lake's rough face. My little boat is buffeted. Before the breeze I fly And point the bow into a bay Where calmer waters lie. It's here I'll wait until the storm's Abrupt attack is done. I'm floating like a bobbing cork, My battle fought and won! Betty Lou Hebert |
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zaaclindsay Member
since 2009-08-12
Posts 111Ottawa Ontario |
there is nothing like safe harbor...especially for the heart. zaac I kept wondering why that frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger....and then it hit me. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed. It is a wise person that knows where calmer waters lie. Thanks, Melton |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Betty Lou, Your poetry is magic to me. I love the ease - and envy your ability to write meter with an apparent ease. I truly enjoyed this and appreciated the picture that you shared with us. Love, Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Zaac: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I used to sail a lot and enjoy writing about it. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks! It's always nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thank you for your complimnts! I'm so glad that you enjoy what I write. It's rewarding to hear from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
But you are out there having a life which is more than some folks do. And you know when it is time to find safe harbor. Your writing is supurb as usual. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks! I enjoyedyour poem in Bell's Letters today! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Hi Betty, It was a nice little adventure reading this, and I like that it promotes positive energy  Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MiCheLLe: Nice to hear from you and hope all is well there! Thanks for reading my poem! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Trillium, I too love the way you write. I love the calm waters. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Oklahoma Rose: Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. I appreciate it! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Great versing but this poem of yours brought memories back that made my heart race! I was a teenager in far North Queensland in a place called Cardwell. I'd gone for a days fishing with a friend in a small dinghy. All was fine until just after 2pm when the sea started to get 'choppy' and what made things worse was the outboard motor wouldn't start. There were sharks around too; some even as long as the dinghy and by this time I was getting really scared! The swell was getting worse by the minute and after a half an hour we finally got the outboard motor going. However, because of the swell, the motor blades were barely touching the surface of the water. We had to steer the boat diagonally across the waves. A dugong came so close to us that I thought it would capsize our boat. We didn't have any life jackets or flares. It took us nearly five hours to get back to shore and it was nearly dark by then! I could see the lights in the distance and what a relief it was when my feet hit solid ground! I've never been out deep sea fishing again! Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Verbene: What an adventure!! I wouldn't want to go back to sea in a small boat again either. Even in our 36 footer, there were times i would have rather been on shore! You must have been terrified! Thanks for reading and leaving your story! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
And point the bow into a bay Where calmer waters lie. this is lovely |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
brneyedgrly: Thanks for reading. I always appreciate hearing if someone enjoyed a piece I've written. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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