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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Inside a cave I dared explore, I found strange bones upon the floor. Some handprints on the walls of stone Were not much different than my own. I held my breath so I could see If anyone was there, but me. I listened and heard water drip. It fell from a stalactite's lip. But were there whispers in the dark And did I see a sudden spark? Did people who have passed this way Impress their footsteps in the clay? I want to look, but somehow know, It's better if I turn and go And maybe in some distant year, A braver soul will venture here. They'll see the things I have today And then decide that they will stray Inside wide chasms; caverns deep, Where ancient secrets lie asleep. Betty Lou Hebert Published by Drury's Publishing 1996 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 05-08-2001).] |
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Red_Feather Member
since 2001-01-19
Posts 131The Vagabond Sea |
I love that sense of being in the presence of something sacred. Where i used to live there are authentic native american paintings on the walls of a certain box canyon that is always hard to find no matter how many times you have been there. I often thought that not to be coincidence. One's not half two it's two are halves of one EE Cummings |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
What a wonderful experience and what a lovely poem. Joyce |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
It has the feel of an "Indiana Jones" movie minus the snakes..Let's go exploring shall we? [This message has been edited by Songbird (edited 05-09-2001).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Red_Feather: Thanks for commenting. I know what you mean. It felt like I was trespassing and I suppose I was. This was a cave in Nevada mountains. I know many people have been there since I was and did find Indian artifacts. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thank you! I was too chicken to really go into the cave beyond the entrance and as I told Red_Feather, it felt like trespassing. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Now, if you'd been with me, who knows what we could have found? Betty Lou Hebert |
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~DreamChild~ Senior Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 544in your dreams |
i just love your poetry. so vivid, and alive. great imagery in each one. i wish i had your talent. thank you so much for sharing such beautiful poetry. keep it up! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dream Child: Thank you! What a lovely compliment. Your work is very fine and each poet has their own style. I enjoy reading what you write and I'm glad you also enjoy mine. Betty Lou Hebert |
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