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0 posted 2001-12-16 11:20 PM






The Pond in Winter

Smooth as glass and dark as night,
The pond reflects the morning light.
Faintest ripples nudge the edges,
Gently swaying reeds and sedges.
Winter sky and snow-clad tree
Lie in perfect imagery.
Something soothing and serene
Covers this hibernal scene.
From the road, you'd never know
That a short tramp through the snow,
Leads you to this lovely place
Where the pond reveals it's face.



Betty Lou Hebert

Published in Rhyme Time Magazine 1987

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 12-16-2001).]

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1 posted 2001-12-16 11:33 PM


Betty, this is gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!
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2 posted 2001-12-17 06:39 AM


Dear Betty; You have captured the loveliest of winter scenes and brought it to vibrant life! Wonderful!! Hugs, Ellie

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3 posted 2001-12-17 01:20 PM


oooh, so very smooth as the wind blown ice over the ponds.  You painted a great wintery scene, indeed.

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4 posted 2001-12-17 05:07 PM


Denise:  What lovely comments! Thank you!

Betty Lou Hebert

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5 posted 2001-12-17 05:08 PM


ellie:  Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it.

Betty Lou Hebert

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6 posted 2001-12-17 05:09 PM


worddancer:   Thank you for the nice response to this poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2001-12-19 08:03 PM


BettyLou~
This is so 'real' .. I shivered as I *sighed*~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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8 posted 2001-12-20 12:20 PM



Your words glide across the screen...a beautiful view of such a special place.  Makes me want to find a pond to skate on!

Hugs,
~Krista

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9 posted 2001-12-20 01:25 PM


This is beautiful.  We haven't even had a frost yet.  My geraniums and roses are still blooming.  I miss winter.  Joyce
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10 posted 2001-12-20 09:26 PM


Hey how very vivid winter is written and sounds like such a nice place too

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11 posted 2001-12-20 11:22 PM


Sounds like a nice place to be but hmmmmm, can't help but wonder about the smooth as glass surface and all that snow and it's not frozen?  (Sorry, but the naturalist in me can't help but wonder what is keeping it warm.) ?
Never mind, I liked it anyway.
    

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12 posted 2001-12-20 11:26 PM


Thanks Marge.  Bet you're happy you're in Florida!!

Betty Lou Hebert

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13 posted 2001-12-20 11:27 PM


Krista:  Thanks for your comments and hope you do find a pond to skate on.

Betty Lou Hebert

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14 posted 2001-12-20 11:29 PM


Thanks Joyce.  How nice that your flowers are still blooming.  If you want winter, come to my house!

Betty Lou Hebert

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15 posted 2001-12-20 11:30 PM


Moondust:  Thanks for commenting.  It is a nice place in summer or winter.

Betty Lou Hebert

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16 posted 2001-12-20 11:32 PM


Krawdad:  Thanks for commenting.  The pond lies below a bank and is surrounded by trees and doesn't freeze over until January, when we get much colder weather.

Betty Lou Hebert

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