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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2003-02-23 12:07 PM

Pebbles in the Stream

When walking by the stream I see
Small pools where pebbles gleam at me.
Their pretty colors catch my eye.
I take a few and let them sry,
But then I find they look so plain,
I put them in the pool again,
Where they show up their very best,
Against the sandy bottom pressed.

Some people too, when out of place,
Start marching at a different pace.
Are not in step, do not perform,
Seem to behave outside the norm
And so I guess, we're meant to find
Our special niche, with our own kind.

It's like a puzzle in a way.
Each one a piece of some array,
Where we are there to fill a need,
By word or act, by thought or deed.
Like pebbles in a stream are we.
Such unity might be the key
To great success in all we do,
For you need me and I need you!

Betty Lou Hebert

Posted on Corner Pub, 2/19/03

Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

1 posted 2003-02-23 12:15 PM

Thanks for being Trillium -- one of my all-time favorite flowers, because I have taken the time to look closely at it.......

And I'm glad I stopped to read this poem, which is even easier to like.

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garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-02-23 12:39 PM

Betty, this is a beautiful poem. A very good book submission...

Hugs,
Ethel

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

3 posted 2003-02-23 12:46 PM

I think this poem is a great choice for submission into the book. It represents your character so very well. (Smiles) We are so much like those pebbles in your poem for we all look so much better in our own natural environment.... And, as you have written, I do think it is most natural for people to get along with each other. You are a wonderful teacher my friend. You teach us such simple and valuable lessons through what obviously comes so very natural for you.... that is your natural ability to write great poetry. You've always got my vote. God bless.

-Bob

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-02-23 12:53 PM

The trillium is Ontario's floral emblem and Trillium is one of Pip's favorite flowers!
I love your work! This one is especially fragrant...

Warm hugs,
Linda

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2003-02-23 01:01 AM

Truer words were nevers spoken, we do all need each other and how wonderful that is.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2003-02-23 01:14 AM

(smiles) Oh Betty, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, we are all pebbles to God but we all have special qualities and love and can come together with arms wide open and we can solve the puzzle together! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I just love this write so much the second time around too, yay, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

7 posted 2003-02-23 01:35 AM

Glad to see this here. It's beautiful. Joyce

Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant

since 2000-04-26

Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

8 posted 2003-02-23 03:30 AM

Wonderfully said... Great work...

regards,
sudhir
P.S. already voted for this in the corner pub

[This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (02-23-2003 03:36 AM).]

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

9 posted 2003-02-23 08:18 AM

Very true. Our lives
touch pieces of the live
of others, like a puzzle.
Well said. *as

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

10 posted 2003-02-23 08:21 AM

Ah, Betty this is a wise and wonderful poem!You are a master of our kind and I salute your glorious gift. This one has to be one of my favorites...perfect for the book. Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Ron

Administrator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-05-19

Posts 8669
Michigan, US

11 posted 2003-02-23 10:41 AM

Unfortunately, this poem was already posted as a book submission in the Corner Pub prior to its posting here. Obviously, we're not going to publish the same poem twice in the same book, so I'm closing the second submission.

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