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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Morgan's Wife The sheriff rode out early, It was scarcely breaking day. Said he had a prisoner Who had somehow slipped away. Morgan said he'd help him, Then he saddled up to go. I asked him when I'd see him, But he said he didn't know. I stood and watched them riding. Did all the chores I could. Hauled in two pails of water And stacked up some more wood, By evening it was snowing hard. I was glad to be inside, Then a face showed at the window And there was no place to hide. The man who stumbled through the door Was exhasured, I could see He collapsed upon the floor And then made a plea to me. He said he wasn't guilty. He'd been framed and couldn't die! His eyes were full of anguish And I couldn't tell you why, But I knew that he was truthful And I'd help him if I could. I gave warm clothes and money And I also said I would, Give my horse, that I held dear And I only asked that he Provide the best he could for her And treat her tenderly. He thanked me and he hurried. Heavy snow soon hid his track. But what I would tell Morgan When he came riding back? Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
A whole story in such a few words! That is terrific! Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: It actually was a longer poem but I shortened it for the Pub. Glad you liked it! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
It seems like I have seen this before, Betty. Where? I like it very much. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Joyce: I don't know where you might have seen it. It has been published several times in different magazines or on the Internet. Maybe The Writing forum?? Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Honestly? Well, okay, if you insist. Honestly, I love this. It's a great story and a wonderful poem. Thank you. Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Alison: Thanks for reading and glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Stitches Member
since 2009-11-27
Posts 159United Kingdom |
A lovely story told there. 'I feel like an animal, and I don't think that I get it. But one day I'll see you around.' |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Stitches; Nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the poem. Thanks. Betty Lou |
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Trapped - Nothing Member
since 2010-04-25
Posts 52 |
The sheriff rode out early, It was scarcely breaking day. Said he had a prisoner These lines are good. But any kind of poetry about police or sheriffs, I tend to repel. After these three lines, I did what is natural and I repelled. I didn't read anymore. Thanks for the read |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
That read like a story in the making - would be too. Every written in the Prose section? Another lovely submission. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Trapped: It's your choice whether you read or not! Thanks for letting me know. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Mysteria: Nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the poem. I have written a book and had it published a year or so ago. Not about this however. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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