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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Cries of Seagulls The cries of seagulls lured me there, Where sea wind tangled up my hair. The ocean seeped into my soul And dreams were caught upon the shoal. I tried to fight the salty spell, But sirens sang to me as well. I gave up all my thoughts of flight And stayed to marvel at the sight Of endless rows of breaking waves. I prowled the beach, explored the caves That years had fashioned in the rocks. Communed with ships beside the docks And each one carried me away, Every time it left the bay. I am attuned to tidal flow. There is no other spot I know, That feeds the wanderlust in me Except to live there by the sea And though life's currents took me far Away from where those places are, I can recall the scenes at will. The cries of seagulls echo still! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Drury's Gazette, 2006 |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Lovely poem, Betty. Have you been away? Love, Joyce |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
lovely as usual. I love the pictures you paint with words. and the rhyme! yum!  the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks. I haven't been away but I've had much less time to be on the computer. Hopefully, that will change soon! Love Betty Lou |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thank you! I always enjoy hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Betty Lou, I really enjoyed reading your poetry about nature again. You describe it so beautifully. Well, you have got to know that I loved this poem for sure being a Lighthouse and all. Smiles. Though 'life's current' may take us far away from some of those special places that we do so love, the imagination certainly is a most amazing thing to allow us to return there at will. Anyway, I'm glad that you returned to the sea to write this poem. God bless. -Bob |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetBettyLou~ 'I am attuned to tidal flow. There is no other spot I know, That feeds the wanderlust in me Except to live there by the sea' You simply pen the most exquisite rhyme~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, You talent takes flight right here. I adore this poem 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 |
Lighthouse Bob: Thank you so much for your kind words! I have been in some wonderful old lighthouses along the Oregon Coast. Every one of them has such a fascinating history too! Have you ever been able to see any of them? Yes, what would we be with out memories and our imagination! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Lovely comments and thank you so much! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear MiCheLLe: Thank you and it pleases me to know you enjoyed this poem! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Not often did I go to the beach as a child but when I did I would listen to the sounds of the ocean inside a conche. Your poem has brought back some fond memories. Those seagulls are calling....... A delightful poem indeed! Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Verbena: Glad to hear this poem brought back some nice memories for you. I have always loved the ocean and the beach, as you can undoubtedly tell from some of the things I write. Thanks for commeting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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