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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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From the Plane Up in the air and looking down, I see a quilt of green and brown, Where farmer's fields spread far and wide Across the rolling countryside. It looks so pretty from the plane. No glimpse of all the personal pain, In plowing, planting, watching too, To see if harvest dreams come true. No hint of drought, disease and blight. Locusts, break downs, parasite, But there behind each patch of green Are many hardships, just unseen. Not all of us who fly on by, Above these fields where great hopes lie, Can be aware of labor's cost, Or what's involved when crops are lost. So as the shadow of the plane Sweeps across the fields of grain, We often see here in the west, I wish them all the very best! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (07-30-2002 06:24 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely Betty and so true. The old saying you can't judge a book by its cover certainly applies here. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Having lived on a farm at one time, I can't look at fields even from a plane, without seeing some of the labor involved. Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Things are often not what they seem to be to the casual observer. This is insightful and well conceived. Bravo. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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laryalee2 Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 96British Columbia, Canada |
I appreciate the thoughts here, Betty Lou... our Canadian prairie farmers are currently suffering from droughts and grasshopper attacks... well written! Lary |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
People are the same 2 aren't they  nice thoughts.If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thanks. Having spent some years on a farm in Canada, I came to appreciate the labor that goes into growing any kind of crop. That;s what I always think of when looking down from a plane! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lary: Thanks for your comments. I grew up in Alberta, both north and south and remember what goes into farming. I have relatives there who have been telling me about the terrible drought conditions. So sorry to hear it! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Moon Dust: Thanks for reading and commenting and people are the same, as you mention. Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
makes me miss flying |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: I haven't done much flying for the last couple of years and I miss it too. I love looking at the land we fly over and the clouds. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou A great poem! Yes, we are not there to see the hardships that the farmers face. We only see the end result! Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thanks for reading some of older posts and bringing them back. I am enjoying the recent comments on them. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Dear Betty Lou, This is a wonderful poem! Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Patricia: I'm so glad you liked this! I am about to go flying again and it will be interesting to see how the country has changed, from the last time I flew over that section. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
How absolutely marvelous!!!! Your expression is so thought provoking. Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: How nice to hear from you today! Glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this poem really came from the heart! and it touched mine Not all of us who fly on by, Above these fields where great hopes lie, Can be aware of labor's cost, Or what's involved when crops are lost. how true! thanks for sharing! 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: Thanks for your poem which expresses the same feelings as mine! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and nice to hear from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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