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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Stillness in the Air There sometimes comes a country day, When noises all have fled away. From early morning, I'm aware, There is a stillness in the air. The birds I hear give muted peeps. No breezes blow. No squirrel leaps To reach the feeder where the seed Will help supply their daily need. No barking dogs. No children shout. No traffic moving in and out. It seems as though the world awaits Momentous deeds. Perhaps the Fates, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos Just can't decide which way to go And as they muse, our destiny Hangs in suspense, or could it be They lie asleep, so we are free To plot our course, capriciously? At any rate, it's strange and rare To have such quiet everywhere! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Drury's Publishing 1999 [This message has been edited by Trillium (04-26-2002 06:07 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Nice poem Betty. These quiet moments are very rare. Joyce |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
AHHH..the fates never sleep. When it is quiet they are simply planning the next move, weaving the thread of the future.  the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: You are right. Quiet days, even in the country don't happen often. For some reason, they make me somewhat uneasy! Like waiting for the other shoe to drop! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: I'm sure the Fates are watching as I type and I wonder what they are plotting? I hope it's something peaceful and wonderful for a change! Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Yes, the quiet places are very relaxing. Enjoyed the read. Thanks, Melton |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
That absolute still moment of possibilies and we can only wait with bated breath. IHOPoets, bringing poetic scribes together from all corners of the globe. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for reading. Living in the country, as I do, it is so rare for a day to be really quiet, but once in awhile one comes along and it feels strange. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
wordancer: Thanks for commenting and understanding! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Soon I will carry the memory of the sounds of The Green Swamp in my heart to my new home ...  Oh, how I shall miss them ... fortunately for me, Bill also lives in the country ... just not quite as serenely quiet as my present place of dwelling~ Love your write dear poetess~ *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: I'm glad you will still live in country, but it's hard to make that transition from a place you love. Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Those are special moments when silence is indeed golden. Lovely poem. Deb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Deb: Thanks and I appreciate your remarks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I liked it 'cause it's hopeful and sad. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
bsquirrel: Thanks for your remarks. Glad that you liked the poem! Betty Lou Hebert |
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