»
Main Forums
»
Corner Pub #3
»
The Skier
| Corner Pub #3 |
|
The Skier |
|
Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
|
The Skier When we were young, we used to ski. We'd often invite two or three Of our close friends and off we'd go, Up the mountain to find snow. I'd stand and watch them make a pass Before the lodge and through the glass Admire all the grace and flair Each one displayed while sking there. I'd toast awhile before the fire And let the afternoon expire, But just before we had to leave, I'd make an effort I believe Was super-human, go outside, Find a tow line I could ride, Hold on fast to that thick rope And go on up the bunny slope. In five minutes, I'd be down. Then we'd be driving back to town! Betty Lou Hebert |
||
| © Copyright 2007 Betty Lou Hebert - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Sounds like you ski like I do, Betty. I had the most fun I've had in a long time at a six year old's party at the skating rink Saturday night. It was Hannah's 6th. Can you believe that? Anyway she was so much fun to watch. She skated around and around that rink like her life depended on it, fell down and got back up without a whimper. She was so red in the face from her effort she'd come up to the sideline and ask for a drink of water and go right back. It was hilarious Love, Joyce |
||
|
midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Hi Betty, That sounds fun! Heehee I've never experienced snow before though but I can imagine.. hmm Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Sometimes watching the younger generation doing things we used to, is twice as much fun as it was then! Thanks for your response. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi MiCheLLe: For me the most fun was sitting in the lodge by the fire! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
Hi, Betty. I agree - watching others do it, enjoy themselves is much fun too. Your poem has such a pleasant surprise ending - I can just see you going down the bunny slope - to me, that's a lot of courage for a winter sport. I'm immigrating to Canada soon, but I'm not sure I could do that at my age! *smile* |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
jjote: Nice to hear from you! Thanks. Good luck on your move to Canada. I am from Canada. Born in northern Alberta. Ive been in the States many years, but I still get lonesome. All my relatives are there. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Well, you were thinking about writing this poem while you were going down the bunny hill. So there! How do I know? Well, chickens inspire poems from you, and trees, and dogs, and cookies, and birds, and ........................... xox Barb |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Believe me......when I was skiing down the bunny slope, I had only one thing on my mind! Staying in an upright position!! Thanks! You are my biggest fan I'm sure! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
I don't ski but, I like this piece. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: I can't say I ever "skiied" either. I think you have to do better than the bunny slope to qualify as a true skiier! However I was a good "faller!" Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
||
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Betty Lou, Maybe you never skiied, but you conquered the tow rope. That's more than I have done. I miss you. Alison |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thank you so much! I will be back very soon. Love Trillium Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
