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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Mighty Maple Our maple tree looks old and gray, But it won't always be that way. Before too long it will show green And soon its pretty leaves are seen. It's weathered many storms and still Seems to feel that it must fill The corner of the yard, where soon, Its shade will be a daily boon! We like to sit there with iced tea And stare up at the canopy That looms so far above our head. There was a time we thought it dead. A winter ice storm tore away One third of what we see today And yet it struggled to survive, To come back in the spring alive. The trunk is marked by giant scar, But from a distance, it can't mar The beauty of this tree that's known Much hardship, but has always grown! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Claira Member
since 2008-05-11
Posts 102British but living in Thailand |
Trees are my favourite things, this is a really nice poem. It shows the resilience of nature. Makes me homesick for spring. Claire |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely. That is the way I feel about my Oak Tree. It is barren really late in the spring but when it comes to life it is a true thing of beauty. Your poem brings it to life in my head. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Claira: Thanks for reading. Our maple has been badly damaged by winter storms, several times, but always makes a triumphant come-back! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks. Our maple is just now starting to leaf out. It really suffered a lot over the winter, so i am especailly glad to see the leaves starting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed the read this morning. Thanks, Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Melton. Betty Lou |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Betty Lou! |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Hi Betty, This is very pretty  Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
It's funnny how a beautiful thing like a tree can tie us together with so many lifetime memories. Your poem was a beautiful reminder of that. Hugs Kimberly |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for reading and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the poem. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi MiCheLLe: Nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Kimberley: Thanks for your comments and you are right about where memories can lie. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You and your maple tree have had some wonderful memories indeed! The love that is shared with you and your family under it gave it the strength to survive the harshness of your winters and come back to serve you all well! Your poem is very heartwarming! Love Elizabeth (Betty Lou) xo |
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