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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Beside the river in the sun, the farmhouse basks. It's day is done. No longer does a rooster crow at break of dawn, to let folks know it's time to rise and start the chores that are waiting out of doors. Now all the signs of life I see, are blackbirds in a willow tree and pigeons, perching on the roof that one time sheltered hide and hoof. A cricket chirps, a flicker calls. An autumn colored, stray leaf falls. A breeze rises and it passes, causing whispers in the grasses. The spring, choked with water sedges, watercress around it's edges, presents a gurgling, liquid air while it's wandering off somewhere and there's the sleepy drone of bees, collecting nectar as they please. The old veranda beckons me to come and sit and I can see, what it was like when children played. Though many futile dreams were made, still, this was once a happy place and even time cannot erase the vestiges of yesterday, before the owners moved away. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Trillium, WOW this is superb writing, loved the imagery and the flow not really familiar with meter but to me it read perfectly. the words danced upon the lines. Loved it! into my library it goes  Maree |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You know I would love this. Your rhyme and meter are always perfect and the subject is dear to my heart. Joyce |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Betty Lou - this is a marvellous picture...like looking through an old photo album... You've captured the essence of a gentle time, with nature's beauty... and the world at peace. A breath of fresh air! Thanks! Lary |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Maree: Thank you for your nice comments and for putting this poem in your library. This farm is a place I used to go, when I wanted to be alone and "think". It was newly abandoned when I first saw it, but as the years went by, nature gradually took it over. It was a special place to me. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I hoped this would strike a responsive chord with you! Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Lary: Thank you so much for your comments. I was born and rasied in Alberta and this farm I am writing about was near Wainwright, Alberta. A favorite retreat. Betty Lou Hebert |
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rich-pa Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 317New Orleans, Louisiana |
superb. you did an excellent job with the rhyme and meter and tackled one of my favorite subjects, nature! i enjoyed this, you painted an excellent picture "freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose..." -janis joplin |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
This is the first time I've read one of your posting... I have to say I'm very impressed... great imagery and feeling! This really is an excellent read... I bow to you and yours with thanks for sharing the vision. Peace! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
rich-pa: Thanks for the nice comments. I do enjoy writing about nature. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Andrew: Thanks for reading and commenting and nice comments they were!! I hope you'll read some of my other postings and tell me what you think. Betty Lou Hebert |
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