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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Devil Eyes Dark, old tunnels, dank and cold, Where men once dug and searched for gold, Beckoned me to come explore. It wasn't very long before I took a flashlight and I went. Though at first, I only meant To venture in a little ways, Strange formations drew my gaze. A sudden premonition that Made me stop.Perhaps a bat? It sent a chill and raised my hair. Told me something waited there. I shone my light and looked ahead. Two eyes glimmered, devil red! I gave a cry and dropped my light. I heard it rolling out of sight. I tried to quell my rising fears. My blood was pounding in my ears. Slowly then, I backed and kept One hand on the wall and crept Cautiously and carefully. A snarling sound then came to me And so I waited fearfully, Wishing, somehow, I could see! Somewhere behind a footstep fell And then a voice I knew so well, Called to ask me where I'd gone There came a beam of light that shone. A sudden rush that knocked me flat. I glimpsed a large and tawny cat, That bolted past my friend and me And screamed at us defiantly! A bruise or two was all we had. It could have been so very bad! That cougar must have had his lair Somewhere in the dark, back there And that was fine, I found that I Could now be satisfied with my Cabin and the mountainsides Away from where that cat resides! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (12-02-2003 12:34 AM).] |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Exploring the caves were ya...sounds like a scary trek there. Yikes. Kept me on the edge of my seat that's for sure.  Love, Terri~  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Risky adventure there. I would still be running. Fun reading. Joyce |
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Sparticus Member
since 2003-11-15
Posts 245 |
Nothing like a good howling poem, lots of fun and eerie too. Sparticus Even with insects- |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Betty, This is neat.Of course, I would expect no less! Did you just write this one? Love,Barb |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Ooohhhhhhh...this gave me the chills, dearest friend, eyes can always look eerie when glowing in the darkness though cougars are just as tame as anything else when on the prowl! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for hsharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Terri: Thanks for reading. If I hadn't dropped my flashlight, it wouldn't have been so bad! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Glad you enjoyed. One of my little adventures when living in a Nevada ghost town! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sparticus: Thanks! I actually like cougars at a distance! This one was trapped however and didn't like it! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Barb: I actually wrote this many years ago. My husband, two sons and I, lived in a ghost town in Nevada for several years. It was an old mining town and the tunnels were so interesting to explore. Except this one which was occupied! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: I appreciate your remarks. My friend and I were blocking the only way out for this cougar and he decided to bowl us over and flee! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is a fascinating read~ Scared the beejeebers outta me ... can just imagine what it did to you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Good lesson here, don't go poking in dark places! I saw the cougar many times after this rather hostile introduction, but he kept his distance and so did I. Thanks! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Betty Lou Another wonderful story that I enjoyed so very much. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Nice to hear from you today. Hope all is well there. Thanks for commenting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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pictureme Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 248Ohio, USA |
A dramatic writing up to the end. Chilling and fun. pictureme  |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Betty Lou... Great story! Thank you! I'm a spelunker from way back and you just never know what or "who" you're going to find in deep dark holes in the earth...never ran into something as big as that though! I'm sincerely glad that you two "worked it out"! Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 excellent! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Betty, this had my heart racing and I nearly let out a screech when you dropped the light! A wonderful write and thank goodness it was only a 'cat.' Oh, please stay out of dark places; my heart can't take it!!  Huggles, Marti 'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.' |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
picture me: Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
jc: There is something fascinating about caves and tunnels, isn't there? This cooled my enthusiasm a bit however. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks very much! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marti: Thanks for "exploring" with me. This happened in Nevada at an old ghost town and I am many miles away from such excitement today! More's the pity! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Laicie Junior Member
since 2003-12-03
Posts 37Australia |
I'm more of a dog person, myself.LOL. What a fantastic read! Full to the brim with suspense!  Those who love deeply Never grow old; |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Laicie: I don't blame you for being a dog person! I know I am not a cougar person now! Betty Lou Hebert |
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