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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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I like the sight of fields that wait For fertile seeds to propagate And soon send tender shoots to show As green as grass, down every row. Then afterwhile, I am aware There is a hint of amber there. Late summer brings a golden tide Of ripened wheat. I stand beside An uncut field, where bearded heads, Hang heavy over earthy beds. I like to claim a grain or two To roll around my mouth and chew. The taste invoking memory Of fresh baked bread and family. Of threshing crews who came to stay And worked from dawn to dark each day. I think about the trips I made Across the fields, with lemonade. About the groaning tables laid Beneath the trees where there was shade. Though methods have changed drastically, The wheat tastes just the same to me. Betty Lou Hebert Published in Western Producer Magazine 1998 (Canada) [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 05-17-2001).] |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
This image is so tastefully done. Melton |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This brings back so many memories for me. Joyce |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
You get an A+++++++++ for this one!! You are such a talented poet. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Extremely talented, Betty Lou! All of your poems are perfect in meter and rhyme! Always a pleasure to read one of them! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is positively wonderful ! Just perfect flow and that 'meter thingie' is right on !  You go girl ! ~*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 |
Melton: I appreciate your humorous reply! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I had a feeling when I posted this one, it would trigger some by gone memories for you. Glad you liked it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Thank you so much for the A+! You do a great job yourself! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: What nice comments! Thank you so much! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thanks for stopping in and for reading this. That "meter thingie" seems to be the only way I can write! Glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
The imagery is stunning! I am always delighted after I read one of these marvelous writes. Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: This is a relic of growing up in Canada! My uncle owned a township all planted to wheat. Thanks so much for commenting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, your poem conveys a magical 'feel good' feeling  I LOVE 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 |
MiCheLLe: Thanks for your comments, which are always welcome! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Dear Betty Lou, The imagery is outstanding. You have such a wonderful talent for writing. I hope to see more of your work. 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: Thank you for taking time to comment and also appreciate the nice compliment! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou There is a 'grain' of truth in your verse. We will never look at another slice of bread in the same way as we will always be reminded of your lovely poem of 'Wheat'. Love Isobel |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thank you for your nice remarks. I'm glad I hve seen wheat growing in the fields, being ground into flour and mixed into dough, to be baked into loaves! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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