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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2004-10-14 09:12 PM

Jordan's Pond

Acadia, ancestral lands,
Whose beauty even now commands,
That I return in thought, to see,
The places that are haunting me,
Accompanied by cry of loon.
Who can forget that feral tune?
Canoe sets out to float and drift,
Where light and shadow, quickly shift.

Along the shore, the maples grow,
That early in the autumn show
Their vivid colors, orange and red,
As though the sap within has bled
Into each leaf in one last fling
Before the winter cold can bring
Deep banks of snow, that cover all
The woods and holds the lake in thrall!

But summer's on my mind today.
It's then we used to go and stay.
The magic of those times remains
And wraps my heart with fragrant chains.
The smell of spruce and pine and more.
The scent of sea, along the shore.
This aromatic potpourri,
Speaks of Jordan's Pond to me!

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2004-10-15 02:12 AM

This is beautiful Betty. Jordan's Pond sounds like a delightful place. Love, Joyce

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

2 posted 2004-10-15 11:03 AM

Yes, I agree. A HAPPY PLACE to be. Nice peaceful thoughts.

Thanks, Melton

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2004-10-15 02:46 PM

Dear Joyce:

Thanks and nice to hear from you. Hope all is well!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2004-10-15 02:47 PM

Melton: Thanks for reading and commenting.
Glad you enjoyed the poem.

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Isobel
Senior Member

since 2004-01-17

Posts 529
Qld, Australia

5 posted 2004-10-19 06:48 AM

Dear Betty Lou

I agree, it is such a wonderful place to be. Where is Jordan's Pond?

I enjoyed this verse!

Love Isobel ox

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2004-10-19 08:31 AM

Dear Isobel:

Thanks so much for commenting on this one.
Jordan's Pond is on the eastern seaboard of the United States, in the northern part.

Nice to hear from you.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2004-10-19 10:53 AM

Oh how I wish I could see Jordan's Pond.
Very beautiful indeed Betty Lou.
Hugs~Nancy

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

8 posted 2004-10-19 09:54 PM

Thanks for sharing it with me! I feel as though I were there myself, Betty Lou!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

9 posted 2004-10-19 10:21 PM

Nancy:

Thanks for reading and I wish I could see Jordan's Pond too! I read an article about it and then wrote this poem. I'm sure it is even more beautiful than I described!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2004-10-19 10:22 PM

Denise:

So nice to hear from you and thanks for eading!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Beasley
Senior Member

since 2003-11-28

Posts 682
Cheboygan,MI USA

11 posted 2004-10-22 07:48 AM

Oh Betty! This is another of your wonder of wonders. How I delight in reading your work.
I can't even describe the serenity that I feel when I read your wonderful descriptions mingled with your unique gifts and talents.
love, Barb

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

12 posted 2004-10-22 08:15 AM

Dear Barb: Thank you for your wonderful remarks! I'm so touched at what you tell me!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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