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A Shadowed Spring
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A Shadowed Spring |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Shadowed Spring When flowers tell us it is spring And life returns to everything, It gives me such a lift to see The greening bough on every tree! The seasons turn as God has planned And joy of it spreads cross the land. The specter of the war we fear, Has also come to us this year! A shadow that o'ercasts the day And drains our happiness away. So many that we know are gone Across the seas to carry on In any way their country needs. Some will perform heroic deeds And some will stay in foreign land. They are a brave and stalwart band! So let's remember every day, As we watch winter fade away, Whatever waits for us out there, God gives us strength to meet and bear! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (01-29-2003 04:38 PM).] |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Very touching indeed - thank you. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Wonderful Betty. We are supposed to be too civilized by now, to settle our differences with war. There must be another way. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: Thanks for reading and commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for your response. I am praying there is another way to solve the problems, as are millions of others I'm sure! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Amen!!! Though I haven't seen hide or tail of him for over three years, I have a son in the Navy who is stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Constellation and of course your poem speaks to me directly and personally as I hope and pray for our troops overseas that what you have described as a promised spring would come very soon this year.... God bless and thank you my friend for acknowledging our young sons and daughters who serve most heroically in the armed forces. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
When is this all going to end. A wonderful poem but such a sad reminder that we have to live in times of war. ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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Dr Pepper Freak Member
since 2003-01-30
Posts 72CA |
Amen, cause without His strength to help us bear what we are facing, we would never be able to. Beautiful read with an easy flow! Can't wait to read more! It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. ~ Lena Horne |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Betty, this is so very compassionate and touching, sweet friend, I sure hope all our brothers can go home soon as I hate to see anyone at war! (sigh) My prayers are with them all, God Bless them and you, 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..." |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: I'm sorry to hear your son has been away so long. I know you must be very proud of him, but it is so hard, not seeing him and knowing he is exposed to danger. Many people in this same situation now. All we can do is intensify our prayers! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Mysteria: Thank you for commenting. I always appreciate hearing from. Sorry I have no answer for your question! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dr.Pepper Freak: Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your nice remarks and hope you enjoy this site. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: So nice to see your comments! I always appreciate hearing from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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lorenlynn Member
since 2003-01-27
Posts 203California Beaches |
Lovely! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Betty, this is so beautifully written and so hopeful. I love the last stanza and taped it to my computer. Thank you dear lady. "...So let's remember every day, As we watch winter fade away, Whatever waits for us out there, God gives us strength to meet and bear!" Huggles, Marti |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lorenlynn: Thank you for reading and commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marti: Nice to hear from you and glad to hear the poem had a message you can use and enjoy! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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