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Trillium
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0 posted 2003-03-12 06:09 PM






Storm Song

With my pack upon my back,
I started off along a track,
Well defined by feet of yore,
That had traveled here before.
There was a lake, ten miles away,
Where I'd decided I would stay
And spend an idle day or two,
With very little else to do
But fish and dream and watch the sky
For clouds that might go drifting by.

Half way there, the light grew pale.
The wind came up and soon a gale
Blew dust and twigs and plant debris
In gusts of cold air, over me.
The sky became so meanacing,
I looked around for anything
That might protect me from the hail
Which now began.I left the trail
And huddled underneath a tree,
To keep most of it off of me.

The storm grew worse and it was dark.
I pressed against abrasive bark
And felt a tremor in the ground
From wind that tossed the trees around.
The roar was deafening and I
Could see big piles of hail nearby
And then the rain in torrents, strong,
Now added it's voice to the song,
Of nature's rampage and I knew
That I was weak and helpless too!

How long it lasted, I can't say.
It took a big chunk from the day
And I decided I'd go home.
No longer felt the need to roam.
A fire and a cup of tea
Were waiting there and beckoned me!



Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (03-12-2003 06:10 PM).]

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1 posted 2003-03-12 07:12 PM


Great tale, well written. Enjoyed. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

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2 posted 2003-03-12 07:13 PM


This is very well written as usual Betty.  I have been gone over night and I was glad to find a poem of yours when I came home.  Joyce

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3 posted 2003-03-12 10:25 PM


Chris:  The best part of this trip was going home.  Thanks for commenting.

Betty Lou Hebert

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4 posted 2003-03-12 10:26 PM


Joyce:  Nice to hear from you and thanks for your comments.  Hope it was a pleasure trip you were away on.

Betty Lou Hebert

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5 posted 2003-03-13 04:09 AM


nature can be so cruel sometimes.  I loved the poem.  Thanks for sharing.
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6 posted 2003-03-13 11:48 AM


BettyLou~
So expertly told that it had me reaching for my raincoat !
*Huglets* to you and my fella !

Hi Ron !
Love ya'
~*Marge*~

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7 posted 2003-03-13 08:11 PM


Ah yes! That cup of tea takes care of everything. Super write.
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8 posted 2003-03-14 02:24 AM


11 PM here and raining, I just got in from a nice walk in the dark. You've shown the beauty in the storm! And just like now I'm in front of the heater and sipping my drink, you showed the best part.. coming home. And hey its kind of like life's journey and ..if we walk that way.. our trip Home
Enjoyed.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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9 posted 2003-03-14 04:47 PM


Wesley:  Thanks for reading and commenting.
Fortunately  storms of this type don't happen too often!

Betty Lou Hebert

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10 posted 2003-03-14 04:48 PM


Dear Marge:  Thanks so much for your remarks. I brought Ron in and showed him the big "HI RON" and he grinned all over!

Love you
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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11 posted 2003-03-14 04:50 PM


SPIRIT:  Thanks.  Being drenched in the outdoors really makes you appreciate home!

Betty Lou Hebert

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12 posted 2003-03-14 04:51 PM


Alyssa:  Thanks for your comments. Nice to hear from you.

Betty Lou Hebert

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