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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Beside the lake, orange poppies grow Among the rocks. Their petals blow On windy days, across the skies, Like pretty, flighty, butterflies And in the distance, I can see What seemingly appears to be, An orange field that stretches wide Along the shoreline's other side. I always come here in the spring, Just for the joy that poppies bring And thank the Lord most fervently, For gifts like this, He gives to me! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Christian Poet's Pen 1997 Tucumcari Review 1998 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 04-27-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Lovely. This must look a little like our tulip fields. Joyce |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A terrific picture formed by your words bubbling with gratitude. Thanks for sharing. Rae |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks and it is a lovely sight. It's at a lake in Nevada, called Topaz Lake and I couldn't believe how the orange California poppies have taken over the countryside. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Rae. It really was a joyful sight. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is just soooooooo lovely. I love the glow of poppies blowing in the field. You've painted such beauty here. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Marge. It's always nice to hear from you! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
The orange "California Poppy" is the state flower here in CA and they do grow wild where I live.... they are a beautiful flower to make a beautiful poem. I wrote a poem about the orange poppies a while back.... if you would like to read, I have referenced my poem about the same flowers. Bob <>< Poppies [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (edited 05-01-2001).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Bob: Thanks for your comments. I went to your poem and read it and it is really wonderful. Thanks for telling me about it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
What use of imagery, it left a beautiful painting of God's artistry. How thankful to be able to see such wonders, as I look around now, and the leaves are almost full, the lilacs are blooming, the tulips in full bloom. What a site.  <*\\\>< |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you WhtDove! Betty Lou Hebert |
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