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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-08-18 07:39 PM

Old Ashes

The woodland fills with sounds of rain
And I begin to hear again
From memories I've treasured long,
A wind and water, autumn song.
From fires that are dead and cold,
The smell of ashes, wet and old.
From cries of geese upon the bay,
Who rest but briefly on their way,
To where the sunny days still dwell,
Come images I know so well.
I picture us together here
And if I shed a silent tear,
There's not a soul to see it fall.
The pain and passion I recall,
From spring to autumn's closing door,
But my life changed forevermore.
Yet what a wealth of memories
Were made from simple things like these!
I've kept the gold, cast out the dross
And seldom think about the loss,
But at this time of year it seems,
The scent of autumn, brings old dreams!

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-18-2001).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-08-18 08:21 PM

Very nice Betty. I think the sense of smell is very apt to evoke old memories. More than the other senses. Joyce

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

2 posted 2001-08-19 05:10 PM

Beautifully done, Betty Lou! Lovely!

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2001-08-19 06:43 PM

Ah, Betty, this is so poignant and nestalgic, filled with the bittersweet memories of a love that seems was a treasure and gift so rare! Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

4 posted 2001-08-20 12:17 PM

very touching..wonderfully written..

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"i believe we are here for a reason.
as each day unfolds,
we see less of the shadow
and more of the sun" -unknown

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

5 posted 2001-08-20 04:30 PM

Yes..I can relate very well with this one. This time of year holds both good and bad memories. I try to dwell on the good ones.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-08-20 07:56 PM

Thank you everyone for your thoughtful answers. I appreciate them.

Betty Lou Hebert

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