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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Moose Marsh The boggy lake is choked with reeds And other kinds of water weeds. It's here the water lilies grow And spread their pads.The flowers glow A creamy white.The centers hold A lovely fragrance in their gold. Where are the moose who often may Sart feeding at this time of day? A cow and calf I sometimes see. A mighty male wades eagerly Into the middle, where he dips And pulls at roots with leather lips. I like to see their big heads rise Adorned with plants.The water flies In shining droplets through the air And runs in rivers from their hair. His Roman nose held high, he'll peer To see what creatures might be near. But it will take a lot before He will wade back to the shore. So I retire when they're there, Unless I feel they aren't aware That I am spying from the trees. But not today, for none of these Ungainly neighbors are around And as I walk the boggy ground, I wonder if they just might be Spying from the trees on me! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Moose Bound Press 1998 "In the Eyes of the Wild" by Stacy Smith - 2001 [This message has been edited by Trillium (01-29-2002 06:26 PM).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I live in Florida so, no moose here. I went to Maine once and saw one. I was amazed at their size! And signs everywhere, warning that moose might run out in front of the car... are they not very bright?? ha! Enjoyed your poem. Deb |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Whatr a lovely natural wold you inhabit, Betty Dear. This is wonderful. Joyce |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Henry David Thoreau would like this piece...So do I. 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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Delightful piece, Betty Lou! Thanks for the smiles! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Blooming Rose: I suspect that moose are big enough they think cars should stop for them. Also trains! Of course when there is lots of snow, they prefer to walk on the roads as it's so much easier for them. Also train tracks too. Unfortunately, many of them are killed. We often see them here in Northern Idaho. We have a wetlands area at the back of our property and there's often one or two in there. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for commenting. I am always appreciative of the surroundings here. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: What a nice comment! Thanks so much. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Denise! Betty Lou Hebert |
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