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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Desert Sky Last night, the desert sky a-blaze With fire, from the sun's last rays, Arrested me, to stop and stare At all the flaming beauty there And as the colors faded out, I started and I looked about. The shadows filled each dip and draw, But on the highest peaks I saw A rosy glow, still lingering. An evening bird began to sing And so I waited on to see The stars in their trajectory And when the darkness was complete, Their brilliant beauty could compete With any sunset. Who can choose From watching colored light diffuse, To standing underneath the dome Where stars and planets make their home? That in the depths of sky array Their diamond beauty on display. I spend much time outdoors to share The gifts that nature scatters there. Published by Empress Publishing 8/95 Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-05-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Nature Girl you've done it again. This is beautiful. Joyce |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Love this! I enjoy doing this too and you've captured it very well! Couldn't have done better myself. Thanks for posting it. "As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it." Wendell Berry |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
You've used beautiful imagery describing a lovely place.  I envy you being there. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you everyone for commenting. I have wonderful memories of living in the high desert country of Nevada. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is breathtakingly beautiful, Betty Lou. Very lovely. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thank you and I'm happy you found it pleasing. Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
It’s so pleasing to read your descriptions of nature. Thanks for taking me to another “Happy Place”. Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: I'm glad you enjoyed this poem and thanks for reading and commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Lovely Images. Though I have not having been to the desert.. the mental pictures you painted took me there in spirit. Thanks for the trip. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Moon Shadow: Thanks. The high desert country I write about is in north eastern Nevada. I'll always be glad I had a chance to spend some time there. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You made me feel as if I were in sitting in the desert under a magenta sunset. Thanks...the desert is truly magical, as is your poem. |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
very nice You don't have a choice to die but you do have a choice how you meet it. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Midnitesun: Thank you. There are also beautiful sunsets in Alaska! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Moon Dust. Betty Lou Hebert |
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