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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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In the Early Days of Autumn In the early days of autumn, When the leaves have barely turned And the smoke drifts through the valleys, From the fields that have been burned, I find that I am restless And I'd really like to go To someplace that's exciting, Till I have to face the snow. But it's not a time for leaving And my duty is quite clear. Many autumn chores are waiting Before winter comes this year! In the early days of autumn, There's a scent upon the air That coaxes me to wander, For the woods are cool and fair. The squirrels are storing pine cones And the birds are moving on To start their southward journey, While they sing their farewell song! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (08-29-2002 12:51 AM).] |
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D edgar Grey Member
since 2002-08-21
Posts 174Hell...(aka Wisconsin) |
Hmm...this piece paints a beautiful image of fall in my mind. Great job! I really liked it! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a lovely piece. Joyce |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hi Trillium, this is great, Autumn is indeed a beautiful season  |
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soaring eagle Junior Member
since 2001-12-02
Posts 24 |
yes these early days are here this is truly an enjoyable poem thanks for sharing |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you everyone for your nice remarks. I hope you all have a wonderful fall season. Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
lovely Betty. I love the fall season. 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ 'the birds are moving on To start their southward journey' Well ... I sure wish YOU could join them and swoop on into Florida for a visit~ Psst ... NO SNOW !  Love the write~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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chitsank Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 88 |
A good tribute to autumn u've painted. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: I too, love fall the best of all the seasons. However, it is a bit early this year. Hopefully it will be along season. Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thanks and I appreciate your comments and the invitation to fly south with the birds. If I only could!! That "no snow" comment is very appealing! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
chitsank: Thanks for reading an appreciate the comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Trillium---The Trillium is the provincial flower of Ontario---I love them, they are so pure and fresh---just like your writing. I may be flattering myself, but as I read your words they rang so true to me, that I felt I was hearing my own heart speaking. Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-03-2002 10:35 PM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Linda: Thank you for your lovely response to this poem. I knew the trillium was the flower of Ontario, as I am also a Canadian. Born in Alberta however. Here where I now live in Northern Idaho, we have trilliums growing in our woods. Betty Lou Hebert |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
dear Trillium, i spent a lovely weekend in Idaho around easter two years ago. how beautiful it must be there in autumn. Annie :- |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Trillium,I really felt as if I am there within your writing.Your words and phrasing are very visual.To tell you the truth,it was very refreshing.Thank you for sharing it.Looking forward to reading more of your other offerings. Peace,Geoff |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
A. L. Becker: Thanks for commenting. Where I live in Northern Idaho, it is very beautiful allyear round. Autumn is my favorite season and winter my least favorite. I do not like snow and ice! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Geoff: What a nice thing to say about being inside my poem. That's what I am stricing for! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Too bad we can't join those birds before the snow and ice hits! Great poem, Betty Lou! |
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CHILI Member
since 2002-09-08
Posts 244 |
You most certainly have the talent of provoking the mind to see the picture your poem has painted. I loved it. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for commenting and I agree with you. Every year in our winterized NW I wonder what it would be like to live in warm country in December! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
CHILI: Thanks for your kind remarks! Glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Harmony Junior Member
since 2002-09-12
Posts 27GB |
i really like this poem i could even feel myself trying to get the scent of the autumn air, your words paint excellent pictures. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Harmony: Thank you! Where we live, you can almost tell when it's autumn by the scent of the air. There's usually smoke in it and drying foliage. Neat smell! Betty Lou Hebert |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Betty, this is beautiful and we in NE can smell that scent also. The two mockingbirds that have been with me all summer are still here, but will be leaving shortly. I will miss them. Beautifully sunny days and cooler nights. Nothing quite like Autumn. Marti |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thank you! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou I'm still trying to catch my breath from the last poem of yours about Autumn. This is another outstanding piece of poetry..... Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marti: We have had rain since the middle of August, with very few days break. Our humming birds all left early this year. Most of our summer birds are gone here and the winter ones are slowly appearing. Don't think we will have much of an autumn this year. Thanks for reading! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thanks for your nice comments. It's always a pleasure to see your responses. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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