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Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2004-01-10 10:32 PM

The Walrus Hunter

In my boat, I go to sea,
Wondering where prey might be.
Does a dark death wait for me,
Or return to family?
Wear my talismans and pray
Luck will ride with me today.
Take me where the walrus play.
One of them won't get away.
When I turn back to the shore,
Everyone will eat once more!

All the village dance and sing,
When they see the food I bring.
Through the sea-ice and the floes,
Where the gray whale, rising, blows!
There my kayak swiftly goes.
As the evening shadow grows,
From my heart there bursts a song.
All around me, sea-birds throng.
I have paddled all day long.
I am Inuit and strong!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published by Creative Arts and Sciences, 1995

Beasley
Senior Member

since 2003-11-28

Posts 682
Cheboygan,MI USA

1 posted 2004-01-11 08:57 AM

You are something else, my friend. What a blessing to know you. Barb

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2004-01-11 08:58 AM

A wonderful write Betty Lou!

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2004-01-11 10:55 AM

Betty Lou you are so versatile and gifted...I could actully feel the hardship and courage of this ancient hunter! Hugs, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2004-01-11 01:04 PM

Ah,MyFriend~
You tell the poetic story sooooooooooo well~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2004-01-11 02:06 PM

Hi Barb: You are a blessing to this poet!
Thanks for your always gracious comments.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2004-01-11 02:31 PM

You are a wonder Betty. You seem to be able to get into the soul of another being, another time. Well done. Love, Joyce

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2004-01-11 11:28 PM

Gentle Spirit: Thank you for those kind words! Nice hearing from you.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2004-01-11 11:28 PM

ellie: Thanks for reading. It's always a pleasure to hear from you.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

9 posted 2004-01-11 11:29 PM

Marge: Thanks for your lovely comments!
Hope all is well with you!

Love, Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2004-01-11 11:30 PM

Joyce: Very flattering comments Joyce! I appreciate them. Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

11 posted 2004-01-14 01:06 AM

Fabulous writing here Betty Lou along with some amazing images.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

12 posted 2004-01-14 11:19 PM

Sue: Thanks for your comments. Nice to hear from you. Just got back online tonight.

Betty Lou Hebert

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