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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Winged Mermaid I found a mermaid in the sand. Relic from some foreign land. Molded metal, shaped to cleave To a ship's prow, I believe. Seemed to me that I could hear Whispered murmurs in my ear. As I stood entranced, that day, Thought I heard a soft voice say: "I come from sea-haunts, wild and deep, Where dolphins play and mermaids sleep. Glazed, my eyes, with a thousand sights I've seen on fragrant, tropic nights. My wings were pinioned on a prow So many years, they're frozen now In endless and eternal flight, Through storm and calm, through dark and light. In dreams I see the ancient home I left when I began to roam. A captive I will always be, But let me live beside the sea!" Betty Lou Hebert Published in Golden Treasury of Great Poems, 1988 [This message has been edited by Trillium (11-21-2003 12:15 AM).] |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
no wonder this one was published betty lou, its marvelousl enjoyed the strong imagery and beautiful flow hugs june x |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for sharing  |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
This is a wonderful poem. Masterful. 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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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Junemac: Thank you so much for your lovely remarks. I had a niece, who found a winged mermaid while beach combing and that was the inspiration for this. When you held it in your hand, it sent strange vibrations! At least for me! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Passing Shadows: Thank you for commenting! I always enjoy hearing from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Coming from you, these comments are gold plated! Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I loved this. Your pliant brain seems to find poetry in everything. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thank you so much! You are always so complimentary! Betty Lou Hebert |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Hi, Trillium... This is an extraordinary piece of work. I love the sea and all her stories...you made this one seem especially wonderful. Thank you. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
jc: Thanks so much for your nice comments. I see you are fairly new here and glad to see you posting. Hope you enjoy the site! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sparticus Member
since 2003-11-15
Posts 245 |
I enjoyed this piece, very happy in the meter of it, matching the images and the scope. Enjoyed very much. Sparticus. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sparticus: Thank you so much for reading and commenting on this poem. It pleases me that you enjoyed it! Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Betty Lou Your words took me on a magical journey that I didn't want to end. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: Thank you so much! happy to hear from you tonight! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Betty, this made me a little bit sad because of the fact the sea creatures are victims like these winged mermaids, but nevertheless the ocean still has true beauty and all else prospers! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, I found a painting that isn't a winged one but is a mermaid, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thanks for reading Noah. This winged mermaid in my poem, was made of metal and had been shaped to fit on the prow of a boat. However, I agree with you about the plight of so many creatures of the sea. It is very sad the way they are being depleted and wantonly killed! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Insomniac Cat Member
since 2003-09-23
Posts 69The Land of the Dadaists |
I like this; the rhythym and the gentle topic. "I am the hobbyhorse. I am the stapler in the mud, the toad in your brain. I am a head full of birds, a future full of apples." |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Insomniac Cat: I appreciate your comments. Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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