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Trillium
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0 posted 2003-05-28 12:02 PM






Summer's Pageantry

Do you suppose when Eden grew
And Eve and Adam thought they knew
The answer to the mystery
That dwelt within the apple tree,
That summers were the same as now?
I find I often wonder how
God could improve on what we see
When summer reigns.How could it be?

Were skies more blue or grass more green
And were more birds and flowers seen?
Then, was the weather so contained,
It never stormed and never rained?
I wonder if perfection lies
In never changing earth and skies,
Or if variety is best.
Guess I'll have to let it rest
And just be glad, each year to see,
Summer's usual pageantry!




Betty Lou Hebert

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1 posted 2003-05-28 06:59 PM


Thought provoking, Trillium.  Good poem!

I think what Adam and Eve had was, in fact, perfection.  They enjoyed utter harmony with their environment.  Something we forfeited.  Let's take the thunder storm for instance.  How great would it be to walk into the face of a thunder storm KNOWING it was your friend?  No trace of fear.

To be able to stare into the sun?
To lay down with the lion and cuddle.
To let a spider crawl into your mouth and out your nose just for the laugh of it.
To drink pristine water.  

But your point is well taken.  I'm thrilled with the beauty and state of nature God has, in His mercy and goodness, provided.

The tragedy of the deteriorating nature of death was inserted into nature because of the fall.

Love,
LayItDown

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2 posted 2003-05-28 10:11 PM


LayItDown:  Thanks for reading and responding to this poem.  I know Eden was perfection, and what we have today is not a close second, but I'm always grateful for what we do have, in nature.

Betty Lou Hebert

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3 posted 2003-05-29 01:03 AM


I think in His grat plan he gave us each a bit of Eden.  A perfect spring or summer day when perfection is achieved is a little bit of that Eden.  Wonderful poetry.  Love, Joyce
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4 posted 2003-05-29 08:27 AM


I know you know, Betty.
I think we're on the same page.  

Love,
LayItDown

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5 posted 2003-05-29 04:53 PM


Joyce:  Thanks for your message.  We can only imagine what Eden was like, but as you say, we certainly can catch glimpses of it.

Betty Lou Hebert

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6 posted 2003-05-30 10:54 PM




(big hugggsssssss) I do think remnants of Eden do indeed still exist, it is far from perfection today but if we truly have nothing from before, there would be no sunny days, roses and daisies for little girls to pick their mothers, bluebirds of happiness to flitter about, robins to make amends! (sigh) Either way.....HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton


Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

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Photo by Tony Howell - Crocus

Beautiful poem. I think even looking at one single and "simple" flower we can have the idea of PERFECTION.

I agree that humans have often interfered with nature and caused disaster. I hope we grow in awareness of the treasure our Earth is ... even if Eden seems so far away.
Love, Margherita

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8 posted 2003-05-31 01:29 PM


BettyLou~
Indeed things may have been 'different' then~
Yet we are grateful for each day that gives us a look at nature's perfection~

He is GOOD !
Thank you for sharing your God-given talent~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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9 posted 2003-06-01 04:28 AM


Lovely poem - great reminder of the Creator who made all this beauty in the universe.


I would think He would love playing around with his own creation - and variety could be fun.

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10 posted 2003-06-01 03:47 PM


I think life and our earth were very different then. We have abused the beauty and pageantry that God has given us. Yet, if we look around, still much of the majestry remains.

It is up to us to preserve what is left of His creations.

I enjoyed this very much and it has given me much to ponder this rainy, cold day.

Hugs, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.  A.Einstein

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11 posted 2003-06-02 12:02 PM


Noah:  I'm sure you are right!  Thanks for your sweet comments.

Betty Lou Hebert

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12 posted 2003-06-02 12:03 PM


Margherita:  Thank you for your beautiful reply and the picture to match!

Betty Lou Hebert

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13 posted 2003-06-02 12:04 PM


Dear Marge:  Thank you!  Your comments always mean a lot to me!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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14 posted 2003-06-02 12:05 PM


jjote:  I imagine you are right about God experimenting to some degree with his creations.  Thank for commenting.

Betty Lou Hebert

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15 posted 2003-06-02 12:07 PM


Dear Marti:  Thanks for your comments.  I too think there is still such grandeur in the world and so many wonderful creatures, in spite of what has disappeared.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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16 posted 2003-06-10 05:50 PM


You have touched upon the secret of the difference between now and Eden; we don't know the difference.
So...a syllogism?
The Lord made Eden
Eden is perfect work
Therefore the Lord's work is perfect

Ergo, today's summers are Edens.
(Thanks again to Mysteria for pointing me to you...)
Ken J

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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17 posted 2003-06-10 06:33 PM


Ken J:  Thank you for commenting.  It was nice of you to hunt me up here on Spiritual. Mysteria was kind to recommend my poems to you!

Betty Lou Hebert

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18 posted 2003-06-11 12:27 PM


Summer's performances are always spectacular! (Though I could do without humidity.)

~Elizabeth

Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone...
~Jewel

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19 posted 2003-06-11 02:17 AM


This is a prime example of how you change my life in so many ways.  I will be more thankful for the Eden that surrounds me tomorrow and think of this beautiful poem, thank you and thank the Creator.
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20 posted 2003-06-11 03:00 PM


very beautiful, I hadn't read you, but the tribute to you was so loving, that I am glad I looked up your work
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21 posted 2003-06-12 12:00 PM


Elizabeth:  Thanks.  I have to agree with you about humidity!  There are lots of other things i enjoy however.

Betty Lou Hebert

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22 posted 2003-06-12 12:02 PM


Mysteria:  I appreciate your loving remarks, so much!  Thank you and also thanks for that lovely message you left me in announcements.  

Love
Betty Lou

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23 posted 2003-06-12 12:05 PM


jellybeans:  I appreciate your looking me up and it was nice of you to take time to read and comment.  Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

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