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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Place of Stones These ancient walls hold hallowed bones, Encircled by this place of stones. The parapets are old and worn. A gargoyle's lost a twisted horn, But still directs a fearsome grin Towards those who leave or enter in. Ravens fly from every tower. In the rubble, sedums flower, Called Mossy Stonecrop, by a few Who climb to glimpse the ruin's view. I wander here sometimes to see If I can feel its history. There's strangenenss in the atmosphere, But yet I come and feel no fear. I know that in the dungeons, deep, Many a lord and lady sleep. Long forgotten names are there, Carved in stone, with reverent care. It is a lingering mystery, This crumbling castle, by the sea! Betty Lou Hebert |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This is perfectly crafted, a visual delight Dinah |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is wonderful reading Betty. Its good to see you posting a bit. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Dinah! Nice hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Joyce: Thanks for reading. I am going to try to post oftener now. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This put me in mind of a place I walked near Halifax once - the hills were covered with the moss, and although no castles, there were caves  and this brought back fond memories of my time there. Nice to read your poetry again. |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Hi Betty, This is very dreamy and mysterious, I delight in it! Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You KNEW I'd absolutely adore it~ And I do~ *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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Trillium, you do my Ontario's provincial flower proud! What a fantastic piece of writing. This poem is timeless in form and theme. Excellent!!!  Love & Light, Linda |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Mysteria: I was born in western Canada but never made it to the eastern part unfortunately. Really nice to hear from you and thanks for your comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you MiCheLle for your lovely comments! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: It is sooooo good to hear from you and thanks for reading and commenting. I do hope you are making progress in your illness. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Earth Angel: Thank you very much for your compliments! It's good to hear from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou It is really good to be reading your poetry once again!!! Even "A Place of Stones" come to life when you verse!!! A wonderful poem indeed!!! It's good to see Marge Tindal here too!!! Love Verbena xo |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Trillium, Your poem has taken me on a beautiful walk, one to which I will surely return. Thanks for posting it. Mark |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Verbena: Nice to hear from you and thanks for your kind remarks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Mark: Thanks for commenting and I enjoyed hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so lovely, Betty. Ida |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Ida for reading and commenting! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Betty...Intriguing write. Love the flow and the subject. Thanks so much for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
I never cease to be amazed at your talent. Each poem seems more incredible than the last one and yet when I go back to read the older poems, I find them just as awesome. love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Paul. I appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thank you so much for your very complimentary remarks! My ego thanks you too! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Hope Fleeting Member
since 2009-02-23
Posts 52Smalltown, Somewhere |
I love the way you bring an old castle to life. It makes me wish to be near one and actually *see* this poem taking place. Wonderful writing yet again ~ Previously Known as Broken_Winged_Angel and BrokenWinged_Angel~ |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
These lines: "But still directs a fearsome grin Towards those who leave or enter in." made me think of Poe. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Marcia MT Junior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 36California USA |
Hello Betty Lou, Wonderful poem. Your poems always make me feel like I'm on a journey. I just joined PIP today and am delighted to find you here. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marcia MT: What a nice surprise to see your name here!! I'm glad you enjoy what I write and it's kind of you to tell me. Betty lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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