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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Barn The barn, though old and faded now, Once harbored hordes of horse and cow And cats of every size and hue, All found a home inside it too, For there they hunted through the day For mice that lived within the hay That filled the loft.The pigeons flew Up to the rafters where they'd coo And strut about.The space up there Was full of dust motes in the air, That made it look so far away From the mound on which I lay. I'd go into a kind of trance, Until the window caught my glance And I would see the light had gone. That evening was coming on. The animals would soon be heard With now and then, a muted word, From men who herded them on in. The barn would fill with dust and din. They all were fed and milking pails Were taken down.The flailing tails Were tied aside and milk would flow To fill receptacles below. The cats would come and sit and meow Behind the stall of every cow. They always got a pan or two And now and then, a cow would moo, While from my lofty nest I'd spy On all the cozy scene and try To be as quiet as a mouse, Until a call from near the house Would tell me mother looked for me To come and help with cookery So I'd go in to chop and stir. Another pair of hands for her. Before I'd go to bed, I'd stand Out on the porch to smell the land. An olio of scents that meant All was well in my firmament. The massive barn in silence stood. A farmland palace, made of wood! Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I enjoyed the tour. Thanks, Melton |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This brought back memories. I see my daddy and brothers balanced on three legged stools as I wondered at the stream of milk they produced from those placid cows. Great writing . Love, Joyce |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh, I love how you took me to that barn with you and let me hear the animals and sounds. I could smell the hay and see the dusk through the window. And then you taught me a new word! Olio. I had never heard of it before. Thank you, dear Betty Lou. Hugs and kisses, Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for reading! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I thought you might enjoy this one as i know you grew up on a farm too. Glad you enjoyed it. love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thank you for telling me how much you enjoyed this poem. Growing up on a farm was a great experience for me and still remains one of my most favorite memories. I'm glad it was fun for you to read. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Beautiful, beautiful setting and tender memories  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 |
MiCheLLe: Thanks for reading and it's always so nice to hear from you. As you say, the memories of that time in my life, are very sweet! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou With your poetry you always take me places where I've never been and I love it!!! The fact that you verse so well makes the 'journey' feel and smell so real!!! Love Verbena xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Verbena! That barn was about my favorite place on my uncle's farm! I sopent all my free time there or in the woods. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I seem to forget to come to this site to read. However when I do remember, I find you and have never found you lacking. I love the farm scene.You brought me back to a place in Delaware years ago when I visited my cousin's farm. latearrival |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
latearrival: Thank you for your nice remarks. I'm glad this poem brought you pleasant memories. It did for me too! I spent lots of days on an aunt's farm in Alberta. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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