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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Man From Dakota Within the precinct house there sat A homeless man with battered hat. His eyes were gazing at the past. The sorrow in his features cast A shaft of sympathy for one Who felt his life so nearly done. His name was Bill and he had come From North Dakota. That's the sum Of knowledge he supplied and yet, Somehow we never could forget The haunted eyes, the hopeless air, That emanated from him there. An officer, with camera came And verified this transient's name. Then took a picture, capturing, The essence of Bill's wandering And when enlarged it had appeal. Emotions shown were so real. It hung awhile, up on display And everyone who passed that way, Was taken by the quality. The great despair that all could see. But now it hangs upon our wall. A homeless man, home, after all! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (05-27-2002 10:19 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Nice post Betty. It surprised me. I was just writing one about my dad and his travails as a farmer in North Dakota. Joyce |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
a sobering piece depicting the plight of too many americans in our society. great read. the descriptive skill employed here is first class. 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 |
Joyce: Thanks. I'll be sure and watch for your poem about your Dad farming in North Dakota. This is a true story by the way. My husband used to be a crime photographer for the Portland, Oregon police department many years ago. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: You are so right! We have so many homeless and it's so sad. I'm glad you thought the poem was well done. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is good, Betty, very good, and should be out there in a Veterans magazine... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sunshine: Thanks for your comments. We don't know that Bill was a veteran. Just that he was homeless and in trouble with the police. Appreciate your response. |
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laryalee2 Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 96British Columbia, Canada |
Wow, a gripping story, Betty Lou! It flows along so smoothly... and leaves a lasting impression...so vivid! Lary |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lary: Thank you so much for your nice comments. Glad to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ You pulled a heartstring ... 'A homeless man, home, after all!' ... and I heard it *sigh*~  *Hugs*~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thanks for your heart-felt comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Trillium, now this is the 2nd homeless man I "know". And like others have said, he is one of so many. You showed us another side of this great world of ours. Thanks for the word pictures, ME |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ME: Thanks so much for your response. Betty Lou Hebert |
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