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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Lost In The Badlands Being lost out in the badlands, Is a scary thing you know. It didn't help that I'd been told It was no place that I should go. I didn't mean to disobey, But I had a brand new pup And when he chased a rabbit, I just ran to pick him up. He kept right on running though, Although I called a lot And by the time he stopped, I found We were both worn out and hot. I looked around and didn't see One single thing I knew. I sat right down and pondered What was the best to do. Dark shadows on the rocky walls Looked like long, jagged claws. Or giant teeth that you would see Inside a grizzlys jaws. We huddled there, the pup and I To watch each ebbing ray And just as tears began to fall, Came a noise from far away. It perked me up and made me shout. I knew it was my dad And when he rode up to us, I could tell he wasn't mad! When we got home, my mother Just sent me off to bed. I lay there and I heard them talk. My father sadly said: "You know Maureen, she is your child. Not something I found in the wild!" My mother snorted and replied: "If she'd been lost, I'd not have cried! I never wanted her you know. I tried and tried to tell you so!" So, you can see, I've always known That people too, are made of stone! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Oh, Betty Lou, my heart breaks for you. But you are so very dearly loved now. You are admired and appreciated. God bless you, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: This was a flash-back memory. Decided writing about it would be good therapy! Thanks for caring and you are right, I have a very loving family. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh Betty, how sad. I hope this didn't really happen. Have you missed me? My computer crashed about two weeks ago. I just got a new one today and everything is so strange. They did retrieve my writings from the old one however. I was so happy to find my poems again. Today was my birthday and I am too tired to compose. Love, Joyce |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
This broke a part of my heart Such a sad story written with such beauty. Alison |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
this made me ache inside. No child should ever have to hear something like that. I am glad that you decided to write about it for therapy purposes. Writing can be such a welcome healer. Hugs to you friend. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce; I have definitely missed you! So glad you are back on and Happy Birthday. I hope someone is bringing your dinner or taking you out. i just got a new computer at Mother's Day and it was a gift from my family. I was several days gettinjg used to it. Hope you will enjoy yours. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thanks for your caring response. I thought I'd left all the sadness behind but once in awhile it re-surfaces. I've had a very good life in spite of a rocky beginning! Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Gentle Spirit: Thank you for your kind comments. Writing is a wonderful release for many emotions and I have always felt blessed to have it in my life. Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Ahh, Betty, it would seem we are kinderd spirits, you and I. Know that you are also loved and admired here, among your friends. 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 |
pegasus: I think I sensed some time ago that you and I had some similar experiences in our lives. I have had a very loving family over my adult years and I appreciate the love I share with fellow poets. Thank you for your understanding ways! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
By chance I came to read here today and found your sad story. I always liked your writing and now I see you hold love and forgiveness in your heart.It is what makes you who you are and that is good. It is strange how these memories arise from time to time to haunt one. Like an old sliver that we thought went away but works it's way to the surface from time to time to cause rememberence of that old sting. Peace to you, latearrival |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
latearrival: Thank you very much for your kind words. You're so right about sad memories and how they sometiems surface, even though we are not consciously thinking about that incident. Just part of life I guess! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Betty Lou...A heart tugging story indeed. All children need love in their lives especially from both parents. Hopefully time has eased the pain a little...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Paul: This was a long time ago and I was reconciled to the circumstances by the time I was a twelve or so. I haven't let it alter the direction my life has taken. Thanks for your kind remarks. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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StormyB Junior Member
since 2007-07-18
Posts 42Ohio Usa |
Simply beautiful and well told. Full of emotion. I tend to favor poems I can directly relate to, This one will be added to my favorites. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
StormyB: Thank you for reading and for your nice comments. I do appreciate hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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hunnie_girl
since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567Canada |
Not often do I come here, but hearing your story in the words of a beautifully put together poem. This was amazing it really got to my heart  hunnie. ~fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
hunnie_girl: Thank you for your caring response to this poem. I do appreciate hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
stimulating...provokes much thought...in many ways, very deep. thanks for sharing...liked it very much...curious about your mother-daughter relationship and how it evolved in time. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Betty, This made me so sad reading it again. I can't fathom that such a lovely person as you had sucha heart breaking experience. Know that you are deeply loved and more than that you have known deep love for your own children. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
r v wooo: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I never had any kind of a relationship with my mother, except a bitter one. I learned very early not to expect anything else. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thank you so much for your kind words and for caring. I knew I would never have anything in the way of love from my mother, by the time I was 10 years old. But, I have a very loving family and friends and I had a wonderful father. He died at an early age however. I have a wonderful relationship with my own daughter and that means everything. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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