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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Cries of Seagulls The cries of seagulls lured me there, Where sea wind tangled up my hair. The ocean seeped into my soul And dreams were caught upon the shoal. I tried to fight the salty spell, But sirens sang to me as well. I gave up all my thoughts of flight And stayed to marvel at the sight Of endless rows of breaking waves. I prowled the beach, explored the caves That years had fashioned in the rocks. Communed with ships beside the docks And each one carried me away, Every time it left the bay. I am attuned to tidal flow. There is no other spot I know That feeds the wanderlust in me, Except to live beside the sea. And though life's currents took me far Away from where those places are, I can recall the scenes at will. The cries of seagulls echo still! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Did you really live by the sea Betty? You seem to love it so. Beautiful poem. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Yes, we lived south of Newport, Oregon for awhile years ago, I enjoyed every day and miss it! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It's my dream too, Betty Lou. This is so breathtakingly beautiful, as always! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed this poem. Betty Lou |
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Abbeon Member
since 2006-11-30
Posts 228Curiousity, and wonder |
I have never been to the ocean, but now i feel it pull at my heart, perhaps my feet will lead me there. And your words will ring in my ears. Words have power, Im going to unleash the power of my soul. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Abbeon: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I hope you do get to the ocean one day. I rarely see it anymore but it is definitely a part of me! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I understand this. Have always lived near enough to the ocean to be ale to really enjoy it. When we moved south from Conn., we just moved on down the coast to Florida,not too far down just midway to Palm Coast. best to you, jo perry |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Captivatingly lovely. It had the lull of a ship at sea, the ebb and flow of tides, the mesmerizing quality that the ocean is where it all began, and where it all ends. Lovely, entrancing work. Thank you, m'dear. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
jo perry: Thanks for commenting. I almost made it to Florida for Christmas last year and was so looking forward to seeing that part of the country. Maybe this fall! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sunshine: So nice to hear from you and thanks for your insightful comments! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Betty Lou, your exquisite poem too is a celebration of the wonders of Earth and I am happy that I read it today on "Earth Day". Yes, I know of this magnetism exercised by the Sea ... Love, Margherita |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Margherita: So nice to hear from you and thanks for the lovely comment. We have a gorgeous day here to celebrate Earth Day. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Your ability to bring your poetry to life is wonderful! I can smell the salty air, hear the cries of the seagulls and visualize the tidal flow. Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Verbena: Thank you for your complimentary comments. They are appreciated! Love Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
Have missed your poetry...your poems have feeling...they take me to places of interest and awaken memories. When I was a young man...there was the sea, the salty air and the squawking gulls...but...as a boy, the memory that was drawn to the surface, by your poem, was my memory of courthouse pigeons as they flew about the building ledges, on Main Street, in that small town, I knew as home. Who says, "You can't go home again." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In coming to read this again, I am reminded of a poet that has passed, and I sense that Seymour would have given bravos to this ... I so glad it was bumped back up. You should think of submitting this one, truly! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
One of my favorite places as well. Thank you for sharing. -Bob |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
r v woo: Thanks so much for your remarks. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. I have been away most of this month so I'm late in responding to you and I'm sorry for that. Trillium |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sunshine: Thanks for your kind comments. I have published this poem in a chapbook a year or so ago. Trillium |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lighthouse Bob: Nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting. Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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