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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2002-06-16 12:37 PM

A Sea Ballet

On rugged rocks along the shore,
Where breakers dash their spray and roar,
Sea lions bask, or ride a wave
Inside a deep and hidden cave.
It's here upon the beach each year,
The pups are born and you can hear
Them add their voices to the din
That echoes off the walls within.
It is a busy colony
That lives in kinship with the sea
And though on land, they're awkward, slow,
When in the water they will show
A matchless grace; a sea ballet,
With speed and elan on display!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published 2001 "In the Eyes of the Wild" by Stacy Smith

[This message has been edited by Trillium (06-16-2002 12:38 PM).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-06-16 02:37 PM

Yes that's where I saw it before. It is a lovely poem. Joyce

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2002-06-16 11:17 PM

Joyce: Thanks. Have you ever been to the sea lion caves at Florence, Oregon? Part of this poem was born there.

Betty Lou Hebert

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

3 posted 2002-06-16 11:20 PM

such a beautifully graphic picture. I feel as though I am there. I love to watch seals at play.

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

4 posted 2002-06-17 06:25 PM

pegasus111: Thank you! i love to watch the seals and sea lions too, when we are at the coast. They are endlessly fascinating.

Betty Lou Hebert

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

5 posted 2002-06-19 01:27 PM

WOW! Wonderful, Betty Lou!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2002-06-19 02:28 PM

Denise: thank's very much for responding!

Betty Lou Hebert

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

7 posted 2002-06-20 08:18 PM

This is a masterfully written & delightful read!
A true joy to behold!

David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2002-06-21 01:29 AM

Thank you David. Your response is appreciated.

Betty Lou Hebert

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