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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Queen of the Night Pale, fragile flowers, doomed to bloom In shadowed hours. Your perfume Adorns the night, but few can see Your white and perfect symmetry And do the stars lean close to spy Upon the washes where you lie? And does the moon rise early too So she can spend more time with you? Then as she lights your glowing face, Does she desire to take your place? You are too tender for the sun, So with each night of glory done, You slowly fold your petals so Your fragrant lovliness won't show. Until night's mantle starts to creep Across the sands, you stand asleep. Betty Lou Hebert Published by Southern Poetry Association, 1997 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-26-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is very lovely. I do not have any night blooming flowers. Is this a native plant? Joyce |
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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 indeed! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: This plant belongs to the cactus family and is found in Arizona, Texas and Mexico. Possibly other southern states as well. It is also known as Night Blooming Cereus. Thanks for you comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Denise. Glad you liked this. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love this poem. Being a flower lover, the name Trillium is delightful. Your poem captures the essence of the fragile night bloomers, both in imagery and rhythym. I remember the night blooming jasmines, and I remember a desert night bloomer, too. Thanks for the sweet scented memories. Midnitesun |
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Inanothertime Member
since 2001-06-29
Posts 72 |
This must be a beautiful flower indeed, to be worthy of such beautiful words! very nice! |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Although I don't think I have ever seen one of these flowers..you make me want to find one. Very lovely poem. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Inanothertime: Thank you and it is indeed a memorable flower. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Midnitesun: Thank you for the nice comments and glad this brought back some sweet memories. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Thanks. If you go looking for one, go on a moonlit night! Betty Lou Hebert |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
This poem reminds me of the song called "There is a rose in Spanish Harlem".She only came out at night and grew up throught the concrete.Good write. paladin |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
paladin: Thanks for commenting and glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Betty; This reads like the flower you right of...pure, light and so lovely! I just saw some photos and read and article in the daily paper about these beauties, and they are magnificent! Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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b4dawn New Member
since 2001-08-30
Posts 7 |
After reading this magnificent poem and then the tribute by Midnitesun I seemed to smell a sweet unimaginal scent-and as quickly as it came, it went "Always be yourself, but the best self you can be." [This message has been edited by b4dawn (edited 09-03-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I read ... I learn ... I loved going searching for this beauty ! Sharing this beauty-  Thank you~ ~*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 |
ellie: Thank you so much for your sweet remarks. It is a vision and unfortunately few people get to see it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
b4dawn: I really appreciate your remarks. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thank you for posting the lovely picture to compliment my poem. I'm glad you enjoyed reading about this flower. Betty Lou Hebert |
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