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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Scarecrow's Lot I stand out here, in this same spot, No matter if it's cold or hot And other scarecrows live here too, To share with me, my backyard view. I see their shadows on the ground, But I'm not made to turn around, So I can never see their face, Or if they're dressed in rags or lace. Every spring, I get new clothes. They're someone's cast-offs, I suppose, But I am glad to have the change And have my mistress re-arrange My hair-do, with another style, So I look nifty for awhile! This season, I am dressed in red. A matching kerchief for my head, But by next year, when flowers rise, My hair will hang down in my eyes. The color faded from my dress. Such is a scarecrow's lot, I guess! I take great pride in job well done. When berries ripen in the sun, The birds that flock from field and hill, If not for me, would eat their fill! Then too, of course, some credit goes To other brave and loyal scarecrows, Who give their lives, so you may eat, Those luscious berries, red and sweet! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Sunflower Dream, 1998 [This message has been edited by Trillium (06-27-2003 05:53 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
sThis is cute Betty. A scarecrow with personality. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks. I enjoy my scarecrows and people passing by often think they are real people. Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I take great pride in job well done. He seems like a nice guy to me. Thanks. Enjoyed the read, Melton |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this is a lovely cute take on scarecrows! i like it! 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 |
Melton: I also have lady scarecrow's! They are all "nice guys"! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michelle: Thanks and glad you liked this. I have a lot of fun with my scarecrows in the berry patch. They are life size and often are mistaken for real people. Betty Lou Hebert |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... this is delightful! *S* Maybe you could turn them towards each other every now and then... just so they could know their neighbors? *S* Well done! *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I got a GREAT BIG SMILE when I read this - quote:I'm sure your scarelady is a doll !  Check your email dear lady~ Hi Ron~  *Huglets* ~*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 |
suthern: Great idea! I guess they don't all have to face the same direction! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: My scarecrows are a source of great amusement in the family and surrounding neighbors. I have a great time dressing them every spring and I haunt the second hand shops looking for wigs and really gaudy togs! One of my rites of spring. Thanks and glad it brought you a smile. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
adorable! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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