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Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-03-19 03:05 PM

Beyond our yard lies lower land
and here creek water backs to stand.
Creates a large and shallow pond,
a wetlands world, of which I'm fond.
It's here the large pond lily thrives.
A beaver builds his lodge and dives
to eat the roots he finds so sweet.
I see the ducks with paddling feet,
who come to eat the flower seeds.
A cautious white-tail deer who feeds
upon the wide and tender leaves
and here a fat, brown muskrat heaves
himself out on the bank to dry.
A squirrel is scolding from nearby.
I often see the masked raccoon
and listen to the haunting tune
of water birds, unknown to me,
because they call at night, you see.
I watch them live here undeterred.
Not threatened yet, by deed or word
and make a vow that while I'm here,
their lives will not be touched by fear!

Betty Lou Hebert

Previously published on The Poetic Link

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 03-19-2001).]

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

1 posted 2001-03-19 05:38 PM

Very nicely done! The natural world ought to remain undisturbed, because we are losing it fast. Good work, Betty.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2001-03-19 06:28 PM

I like your poem and your spirit. Joyce

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

3 posted 2001-03-19 07:27 PM

Okj, Betty, I'm hooked! Your style is wonderful. You keep writing them...I'll keep reading them

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

4 posted 2001-03-19 09:40 PM

An eloquent ode to the most elemental of homes. Thanks for this, it is a delight.

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-03-19 11:37 PM

Thanks Elizabeth. Our wetlands is a small one but holds a wealth of wildlife, which we enjoy so much. We are fortunate to have this window on their world.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-03-19 11:38 PM

Thank you Joyce.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2001-03-19 11:39 PM

Balladeer: You are so nice to say such kind things about my poems. Thank you!

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2001-03-19 11:40 PM

Thank you Meadowmuse. I'm happy you enjoyed this.

Betty Lou Hebert

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

9 posted 2001-03-20 07:26 PM

I thought this was beautiful Betty, so very descriptive were your words about the animals and the scene of the wetlands. I, too live not far from some wetlands but here in Australia, aside from many types of birds we have kangaroos living on the outskirts of our wetlands and I am lucky enough to see them on my morning walk. They are truly one of earth's most beautiful creatures! Sue.

Suetang

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2001-03-21 12:57 PM

Dear Sue: Thanks for commenting on my poem. It must be wonderful to see kangaroos up close and in their natural environment.

I hope you got my reply to your e-mail. I got a return mail notice on the first one I sent.

Thanks again

Betty Lou Hebert

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