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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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They Call It Paradise This high, dry prairie, boasts a few Old houses and a small church too. One road passes through the town. Surrounding fields, are sere and brown. The winds that blow, most every day, Will carry hopes and dreams away. Not many come here anymore. There was a time I'm sure it wore An air of some prosperity And there was much activity, When farmers worked the land around And you could hear pastoral sound Of cows and horses, but no more The buildings all look worn and poor! An old dog, basking in the sun, Appears to be the only one Who sees me as I pass on through, But I am sure that others do. These houses have a watchful air, That tells me folks are quite aware A stranger has invaded,so, Someone comes out to let me know, There is no gas, no store or food. He is abrupt and almost rude! I leave and watch it fade behind. It brings a question to my mind. They call it Paradise and I, Just shake my head and wonder why! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Sounds like my home town. I went back a year ago and I was so disappointed. It is named "Cando" but I think that is not applicable any more. Joyce |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Your verse says it all! The 'Paradise's' and the 'Cando's' are 'Nomore'!!!!!!! A sadness washed over me when I read your poem. Love Isobel ox |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a scene... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I have never gone back to Paradise! I happened upon it quite by accident, but I never forgot it. It had such a mournful air and you could tell it was on its way out! Thanks for commenting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thanks so much for your comments. It was a sad little place and I doubt if it is even there now. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for reading and commenting. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Dear Betty Lou, Your poem reminds me of my birthplace in the farmlands of Wisconsin. I miss those days where life was simpler. Very descriptive. I really enjoyed the poem. Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Patricia: This was written about a small farming village in southeastern Idaho, but I'm sure there are many places that fit the same description. Glad you liked it! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Oh! This does so sound like my hometown and the neighboring ones as well. You've managed to capture quite clearly the towns fading out ... like the old west  Bravo! BWA |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Broken_Winged_Angel: Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It is sad to see those quaint old towns disappearing I think. It was a nice way of life. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this is so sad! almost like singing a haunting tale about loss  you tell it so well, as always  Love MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear MiCheLLe: It is sad to see these small towns dying and I feel sorry for the people who live there. Out away from the cities, there are many like this. Thanks. Love betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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