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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Ouzel's Song My mother used to come and stay, When all the snow had gone away. She took such joy in everything, But never heard the ouzel sing. We often saw them, she and I. We'd watch them dip and flit nearby And though we waited patiently They just ignored us pointedly! Now I have many seasons heard A song of beauty from this bird And stopped my work to stand entranced While in my ear, the sweet notes danced! She won't be coming anymore. Upon her life, God closed the door And I regret this one, small thing. She never heard the ouzel's sing! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Arcadia Poetry Anthology, 1994 and Anderie Press, 1995 |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
A beautiful, well written poem! Grover. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I like this a lot and am sorry your mom didn't get to hear it. I have never heard or seen an Ouzel. Actually I have no idea what it is like. Love, Joyce |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful piece here Betty Lou...much enjoyed the read. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Grover: Thank you for reading. always nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks! An ouzel is a small, gray and brown bird that sits on rocks in the creek and dips up and down. some people call them "dippers" Having the two creeks here, we see a lot of them and their song is gorgeous! Haven't heard or seen them yet this year. A bit too early. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Nancy: Thanks so much for your nice comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this is lovely  alittle bit sad though.. But 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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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Mysteriously maybe now she fianally has. Deb |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Such a beautiful poem Betty Lou. Actually I have never heard of an Ouzel either. I don't even know if we get them here in Australia? Love Isobel |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
You are so in touch with nature. That and your wonderful gift are such a treasures. love, bArb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MiCheLLe: Thanks and glad you liked it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Deb: You could very well be right! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Isobel: These birds are native to the western part of the USA. They go north into Canada, and Alaska. As far as I know, that's the only place they are found. You have many other wonderful birds in your country however, that we don't! Thanks for reading. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Barb: Thanks for your sweet comments. I appreciate you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Awwwwwwwww, I have seen ouzels though very rarely when I visited Michigan one time, sweet friend, I'm sorry to hear your mom never got to hear its song, though I believe now she is graced by their calling every moment, yay! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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 "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thanks for your kind words. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
An enchanting piece of writing here Betty Lou, although it was tinged with sadness. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Thanks for reading. My association with my mother was always sad! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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