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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2004-07-14 07:14 PM

This Land of Mine

My home is here, where trees grow tall.
Occasionally, a waterfall.
Where from the woods, we often may
See deer and young, come out to play.
Where ravens make an inky blot
On branches and they call a lot,
With raspy voice, that seems to tell
Of prophecies, that once befell!

Where eagles haunt the lake to find
The fishy meals they have in mind.
Where rivers run and otters play
And flaming sunsets end the day.
Where moose in marshy places munch
On juicy,water plants for lunch.
It's here vast forests cloak the land
And mountains rise, remote and grand!

The dappled meadows show the hues
Of flowers, growing where they choose.
This is my land and when I die,
Please bury me where shadows lie
From trees that form a canopy,
For that is where I want to be,
So roots can wrap and hold me fast,
Deep, near the earth's great heart, at last!

Betty Lou Hebert

peaceful_dreamer
Member

since 2003-04-25

Posts 159
SoMeWhErE oVeR tHe RaInBoW

1 posted 2004-07-15 03:28 AM

This made me smile. It has a peaceful yet cheerful mood. I really enjoyed reading it - nice work!
-peaceful

"I'm just me, trapped in a body."

-peaceful_dreamer

Beasley
Senior Member

since 2003-11-28

Posts 682
Cheboygan,MI USA

2 posted 2004-07-15 07:59 AM

I read a new poem from you and I never cease to marvel at your talent. I get goose bumps. How wonderful to be able to check into and read something like this to start my day!
Love, Barb

PKreturns
Member

since 2003-07-21

Posts 362
New Orleans, LA

3 posted 2004-07-15 08:32 AM

This was so much a place I could enjoy. Thanks for making me 'see' it.

PatAngel
Member

since 2004-04-05

Posts 451
California

4 posted 2004-07-15 11:18 AM

Dear Betty Lou,

You have such a wonderful talent for writing. I really enjoyed your poem. I felt as if I were in a peaceful place. Thank you for sharing such wonder.

Love,
Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

5 posted 2004-07-15 11:21 AM

I wonder how many people live in a heavenly place like you and have no idea of their good fortune. It takes a poet to see the beauty. Love, Joyce

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2004-07-15 05:00 PM

peaceful dreamer: I'm happy for the smile this brought you. We are lucky to live where we do, as we find it very peaceful and beautiful. Thanks.

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2004-07-15 05:01 PM

Dear Barb: What nice remarks! You make my day by being so appreciative of my efforts!
Thanks.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2004-07-15 05:02 PM

PKreturns: Thank you for your comments. It's nice to know you can picture the place I'm writing about.

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

9 posted 2004-07-15 05:08 PM

Patricia: Thank you so much! I am glad to be able to share a little of this country through poetry!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2004-07-15 05:09 PM

Dear Joyce: You too, share your surroundings with all of us, eloquently!
Thanks!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Isobel
Senior Member

since 2004-01-17

Posts 529
Qld, Australia

11 posted 2004-07-16 09:04 AM

Dear Betty Lou

You certainly GRACE us with your poetry! Like Barb, I too get goose bumps.

Love Isobel ox

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

12 posted 2004-07-16 06:10 PM

Dear Isobel: It's always so good to see your posts and thank you for your sweet words.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

13 posted 2004-07-17 10:48 PM

Betty, I answered this the other day but my computer lost my access. I just got the technical help to get back on. I am so happy. this is lovely poetry. Love, Joyce

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

14 posted 2004-07-18 12:06 PM

Dear Joyce: I'm glad you are back on line. It is so frustrating to have problems with your computer. Thanks for commenting.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Debo
Member

since 2006-04-18

Posts 321
Texas U.S.A.

15 posted 2006-04-26 10:44 PM

What a lovely way of seeing nature at it's best. I really found this poem to be Very soothing to my mind

Debo

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

16 posted 2006-04-27 07:36 AM

lovely piece dear lady

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

17 posted 2006-04-27 05:00 PM

Debo: Thank you for your nice comments!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

18 posted 2006-04-27 05:00 PM

Thank you Pegasus!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Verbena
Member

since 2005-10-17

Posts 196
Australia

19 posted 2006-06-25 04:38 AM

Dear Betty Lou

I've read this poem of yours as 'Isobel' and have come across it once more and I still feel the same as I did back then!!!

You bless so many people with your God-Given talent of poetry!!!

Love Verbena xo

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

20 posted 2006-06-25 07:07 PM

Verbena:

Thank you for those lovely thoughts and words!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

jenny
Junior Member

since 2006-03-30

Posts 45

21 posted 2006-07-10 09:36 PM

hi trillium jenny here I have just come in to the corner pub as a different place to go.
I have enjoyed what you have written and this one is oh so peaceful to me .
It inspires me to keep writing my own poetry .
Thank you for that I am going to print it off as it will give me ideas on what to write next keep up the good work.
jen

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

22 posted 2006-07-10 10:41 PM

Hi Jen: Welcome to Corner Pub and the other forums on this site too! Good to have you become a part of it all and will watch for your poetry. Thanks for your nice comments.

Trillium

Betty Lou Hebert

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

23 posted 2006-07-14 10:05 PM

Betty Lou,

Your poem is a visual buffet for imagination’s eyes.

I can certainly understand why one would desire to be buried where their spirit now unites with the presence of such natural beauty.

Enjoyed reading and God bless.

-Bob

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

24 posted 2006-07-14 11:16 PM

Hi Bob: Thank you for your understanding comments. I do feel such a strong tie to the land where we live!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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