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Where Grasses Grow
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Where Grasses Grow |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Where Grasses Grow There is a world where grasses grow That's like no other place I know. Where endless miles of prairie run Like tawny seas, beneath the sun. It's here the birds nest on the ground, Because there are no trees around And as the night begins to pass, They rise by thousands from the grass. Each feathered throat burst into song. At intervals, the whole day long, They sing; a joyous thing to hear, That falls like blessing on my ear. Abundant prairie dogs are found In villages, built underground. They scamper back and forth between Their burrow holes. If danger's seen, They bark alarm and then they hide Until it's safe to come outside. Ground squirrels, rabbits and badgers too, Live in prairie, to name a few And in the short-grass, bison roam. The pronghorn antelope's at home. The prairie flowers in the spring Are like a garden and they bring Their vibrant colors to the land. A medley made by nature's hand. Then there's that great expanse of sky. Domain of birds and butterfly. The moon's so big it fills the night With shimmering and golden light And just before I go to sleep, I make a promise I will keep, To spend more time and get to know This prairie world, where grasses grow! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Rhyme Time Magazine 1995 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 07-19-2001).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
it is another world... I will digress but try not to bore you too badly.. I grew up in hill country...and my first visit to the praries was one of adjustment... I have since learned to look for just the things you describe..and to appreciate the beauty in them as wellas the hills and trees I am so fond of. Very nicely painted.. thanks for the view!!! |
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Mishtheelf Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 68 |
I'm rapidly becoming an addict of your work, Betty. Very well done. Teddy |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Very nice indeed, I would love to visit this wonderful place. Do not fear going forward slowly, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
This is just a beautiful description of a beautiful countryside. I really can feel your longing to spend more time there, being an opencountrygirl myself. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
betty lou, I'm so thrilled to have gone on this outing with you...you've described this part of the world wondrously, thanks for the visit! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Cpat Hair: Thanks for your comments and I know what you mean about adjusting to the prairie. I have mostly lived in treed country, except for some years in high desert country of Nevada. The first time I went to the prairie, it made me nervous and seemed too big and open. On subsequest visits I learned to really love it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Teddy: Thank you for that fine compliment! I appreciate it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Shadow974: Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comments. I hope one day you can visit prairie country. It is a memorable experience. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Titia: Thank you! My mother spent part of her youth in the prairie country of Montana and always told me such fascinating stories about it, I knew one day, I had to go see it for myself. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
VAS: Thanks for coming along. It's nice to have you enjoy the visit. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh,BettyLou~ You sing the song of the prairie so sweetly~ Your rhyme and meter is always right on ! Wonderful, wonderful imagery~ *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: What nice compliments! Thanks a lot. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Betty Lou This was absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for taking me on this journey to the prairie with your words. I loved every verse. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this visit to our prairie country. You have wonderful country of your own to write about! It's fun readin about where others live, don't you think? Stay well! Betty Lou Hebert |
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