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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2002-01-09 02:57 PM

Above the Sea

Above the sea, the cliffs rise high
As though to pierce the misty sky
And on their tops, gnarled trees are seen.
The color faded from their green
By endless years of salt and spray.
While overhead, the wild gulls play.
Above the sea, the flowers grow.
Their colors so alive, they glow
And everywhere you look you see
The fields and hills, like tapestry.
But all the while you linger there,
The sea-wind tangles in your hair
And sings you songs the live-long day.
Enchants your soul, so you will stay
Dependent on the sight and sound
Of wind and ocean, all around!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published 1994 National Poetry Association
2001 Ya'Sou Magazine

[This message has been edited by Trillium (01-09-2002 02:58 PM).]

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2002-01-09 04:47 PM

Betty Lou, I LOVE poems about the sea, I should live on the ocean!
Maybe someday I will!

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2002-01-09 04:55 PM

This is so well done as usual and so pretty. Joyce

Soaringeagle
Member

since 2000-12-06

Posts 156
CANADA

3 posted 2002-01-09 06:52 PM

THIS IS LOVELY BETTY
ANOTHER KEEPER

but where are my eagles?

eagle/don

Wikket
Member

since 2000-01-29

Posts 340
Santa Clara, CA USA

4 posted 2002-01-09 08:04 PM

Trillium: Ah yes, the sea! You describe it so vividly! *Jamie grabs her things and runs to the beach!* Super!

~~Jamie

"...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." --Robert Frost

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

5 posted 2002-01-10 12:19 PM

This is a lovely picture. you have painted it with love.

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

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2002-01-10 12:22 PM

Irish Rose: Thanks for your comments. I too love the sea and try to get out to the Oregon or Washington Coast once a year. I lived at the coast for 4 months once and often wonder why I ever moved away!!

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2002-01-10 12:24 PM

Joyce: Thanks. I'm always glad to see your comments.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2002-01-10 12:25 PM

Soaring Eagle: Thank you! The eagles are there too. Called erne and very impressive they are!

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

9 posted 2002-01-10 12:26 PM

Thanks Jamie. I envy you being able to grab your things and run for the beach!

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2002-01-10 12:27 PM

Pegasus111: Thanks for your kind words!

Betty Lou Hebert

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