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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Amidst the tangled meadow grass, I know she watches as I pass. This mother meadowlark who's laid some speckled eggs and unafraid, will brood them faithfully, until, from out their shells, the hatchlings spill. Her mate is not so pleased that I am daily passing their nest by, so I will choose a different trail, to reach the road and fetch my mail. I owe them quite a debt, you see, for lovely songs they sing to me. Betty Lou Hebert |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
What a nice way to pay their rent, with sweet songs!  And what a sweet song you have written in return! It is always fun to watch birds raising their families, isn't it?To love another person is to see the face of God. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely. I hadn't heard a meadowlark since I left North Dakota. I went back for a visit after many years and the first thing I heard when I stepped out of the car in Western North Dakota were the beautiful notes of the Meadow Lark. It instantly transported me to my childhood. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marilyn: Thanks for reading this and commenting. Yes, I love to see the birds nesting and raising young. Living in the country as we do, we have a variety of birds that nest here, including humming birds, my all time favorite. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Joyce. Glad you got to hear that wonderful meadowlark song again. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ What a lovely scene you've painted for us to enjoy. The area in which I live is replete with the lovely melodies of many species ... and I am the pleased recipient of their songs. Thanks for allowing me entry to your meadow of melody. ~*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. I always feel so fortunate to live with nature at my door. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
How beautiful, spring is in full bloom with your words!~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Betty Lou - you are indeed lucky, and by writing you're able to share your backdoor wonders....This has such a gentle tone - truly enjoyed it! Lary |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melissa: Thank you. However this is not written about spring this year. So far we don't have any and had snow again last night. Seeing your location, I suppose you are not any better off? Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Lary. I'm glad you liked it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
 I don't know what a meadow lark sounds like.. or looks like!^_^ Wonderfully written, and a pleasure to read, Trillium.. -Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Yu Lan: I'm sorry you don't have meadowlarks, although I know you have beautiful birds there. A meadowlark is roughly the size of a robin, with a soft gray back, bright yellow breast with a cark "V" across it about half way down. It has an area around the eges of the breast with tiny white feathers and dark spots on them. It's song is lovely with a trilling, flute like quality. We love hearing them. Betty Lou Hebert |
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furlong Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 129 |
Nice iambic rhythm together with some creative enjambment and excellent clarity of scene help to make this a very restful read. Thanks. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
furlong: Thanks for reading and welcome to the Passions site. I don't think I've seen your name before. I dojn't have nearly enough time to read here. I'll look for your work. Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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