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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Into the Dark Unknown Deep in the hills, I came upon A cave mouth like a gaping yawn. I ventured near and there I saw, Just inside the open maw, A set of footprints on the floor, Where someone else walked in before. It gave me pause. I looked about. The steps went in, did not come out. I called into the velvet dark. There was no sound, nor yet a spark, To show that anyone was there. Just puffs of cool and fetid air. But someone was ahead, inside. I let discretion be my guide. I backed away and turned around. I'd show someone this place I'd found And check with spelunkers to see If they knew who this soul might be. Who braved this labyrinth alone, To travel in the dark unknown? There are old tales that often tell Of fearsome trolls who used to dwell In places such as this. Some may Still be surviving till today! That is a foolish thought I know. The dangers that are found below, Are very real and multiply When there is no one else nearby. Who knows what lurks in caverns, deep, Where countless ages lie asleep? Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-04-2002 05:11 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh this is cute. And I would hae turned around too. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ You excavated with versed precision here~ Great poetic venture~ 'Who knows what lurks in caverns, deep, Where countless ages lie asleep?' I'm in awe at your ability to take me there~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
oh my. I agree with Marge. The last two lines are awesome. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thank you! It's always a treat to read your response. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: You're right! A dark, deep cave is no place to go alone. At least I'm not brave enough for that, although I know people who are. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thanks! I'm glad you read this and enjoyed it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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