It’s Time to Repay
A town on the prairie
thrives
amid trash, butts, bottles.
Proud of her people
an illustrious history;
domes dot the skyline.
A town on the prairie
needs nurturing, beauty, a
lifting of spirit, and love.
A town on the prairie
waits.
— Helen E. Rilling
Helen Rilling has lived in or near Springfield for all
of her 91 years. Information about Legacy of a
Poet, her latest book, is at www.amykitchenerfdn.org/bookshelf/rilling_legacy.html
People’s Poetry accepts poems on any subject,
but ones that deal with issues of local interest are encouraged. Send yours
to Corrine Frisch c/o Illinois Times, P.O. Box 5256, Springfield, IL 62705 or e-mail
cfrisch@illinoistimes.com.
This article appears in Aug 4-10, 2005.
