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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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While we were gone, the bears came in. Our camp, we'd left neat as a pin, But now it was an awful mess. They thought we'd leave some food I guess. We tidied up and then we saw They'd left behind the print of paw Upon the tablecloth as well. Before we had a chance to dwell Upon the rudeness of this act, We had to face the scary fact That bears were loitering around And one, without the slightest sound, Had come to stand just feet away. It cast a pall upon our day. We scared him off, but darkness came And "scaring us" became their game! The bears were in our camp all night. They prowled and growled and had a fight. They sniffed the tents. The canvas wall Did not feel so secure at all. We couldn't sleep and couldn't wait For dawn which seemed to be quite late! We packed our gear and turned our face Back to the city and a place Where bears are found just when you look At pictures in a children's book! Betty Lou Hebert Published in "Seeking the Muse" 1999 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 04-18-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I like this Betty. I would have been pretty scared too. Joyce |
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Wobbly Head Bob Member
since 2000-05-15
Posts 299Virginia, USA |
 I liked the rhymes all over! The story is quite exciting aswell! And yeah, I agree, back to the city! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This really was a frightening experience. The bears were not really afraid of us at all and pretty much determined they were going to do as they pleased. We let them! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: Thanks for reading and commenting. This trip cured us all of tent camping! We all have small trailers now! Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
this piece is simply delightful and a bit scary at the same time. excellent flow to the rhyme. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Pegasus111: Thank you for commenting. Glad you enjoyed it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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