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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Cedar Chest My father was a carpenter. A master at his trade And I still have the cedar chest That he so carefully made. A gift of love, when I was young, It's held my dearest things And I savor pleasant thoughts The sight of it still brings. It holds more than my treasures, For laughter dwells there too. A snatch of song, a cherished voice, (And a French curse or two!) Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ahhh those memories! Well written, Betty Lou! |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
This is a sweet poem with wonderful thoughts. love, Barb |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A wonderful poem and a lovely memory. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for reading. I lost my Dad when he was young, so the cedar chest means all the more to me. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Barb. I always enjoy hearing from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for reading and I always know you will respond. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ You have just written of my favorite-in-the-world thing~ My treasured chests belonged to my mother-in-love, bought in 1919 when she was just a young lady ... and my mother's chest bought when she was just a young mother, tucking memories away for times like this ... to be plundered through ... fingering memories~ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS~ I can well-imagine how you treasure yours~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, I really really heart this Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I know how you must feel about your chests and I suppose it is the same as I. My dad died many years ago, but everytime I open the lid of that chest and look at its contents, it's as if he is right beside me. I;m glad I was able to share in the building of it, as well as the finished product. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MiCheLLe: Thanks and I appreciate your nice comment. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
as usual, a well crafted tidbit. Isn't it amazing how much nostalgia there seems to be in our lives. 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 |
Thank you pegasus. You are right, we are quite surrounded with things that remind us of the past.........at least I am. I do treasure the family items that I have but perhaps attach too much importanced to them! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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