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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Across The Wild Into the western plains they came, Lewis and Clark and also fame, Although they didn't know it then. Along with them, a horde of men And just one woman with her child, To lead them all across the wild. One unusual traveler who, Was a black dog, named Seaman, too! The prairie country they traversed Was at its best and at its worst. Some days storms and some days fair. They marveled at the beauty there And all the animals they found. A wealth of wildlife did abound! The Indian tribes they met, we know Were not always moved to show Their friendship to this traveling band, They felt had trespassed on their land. So many hardships felt before They reached Pacific's fabled shore. They sojourned there, but just the same, They must return, the way they came, Prepared to face the wild once more, With some new country to explore. The trail they blazed, soon led the way To settlers, coming west, to stay! Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Magnificent Poem, Betty Lou! I loved reading a bit of history in poetic form. Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A wonderful condensed version of their trip. And I never thought about it before that they had to turn around and do the same thing over. I think the story always ends at their arrival. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Patricia: I'm glad you enjoyed this. It intrigued me that they had a dog along with them. That's really what triggered the poem. I'm a dog lover! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for your comments. I have always loved reading about the journey Lewis and Clark made and wonder how I would have fared on such a trek.........when I was much younger of course! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Another great share. I just marvel at how in touch you are with nature and history. Love, Barb |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well done! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thanks for those kind words! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks. Always nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
wow you took us there with this one hon. I really enjoyed this one. thanks for sharing your wonderful poetry with us all. Hugs from June x |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
June: Thanks. I've always been fascinated with the trip Lewis and Clark made. Wish I'de been along! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou I am not familiar with Lewis and Clark, but I enjoyed the poem immensely. What a lovely way of 're-writing' history. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: I'd be surprised if you knew anything about Lewis and Clark. I'm sure there are many explorers in Australia, we in this country haven't heard of. They were early explorers and really paved the way for opening up the western US to settlers. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thanks for this insight Betty Lou. I hope all is well. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: Thanks for reading and commenting. Hope you're well and your family also. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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