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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Voices of the Fall The autumn leaves drop quietly. They make no sound at all, But in their silence I can hear The voices of the fall. The wild geese fly so loftily. Their cries are lost in space. The raccoon rambles by the creek A dark mask on his face. The mad loon laughs discordantly, At things we cannot see. The great owl's hoot and coyote's wail, All sing of fall to me. The flickers and the squirrels compete Out at the feeding tray, For anything put out to eat. They have a lot to say! All autumn sounds that I recall And those I hear today, Are voices of the fall, that I, Will savor while I may! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Rhyme Time Magazine, 1995 and by Drury's Publishing, 2002 [This message has been edited by Trillium (09-01-2002 06:54 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Lovely just lovely. I live too close to a road, mostly it is the sounds of semis hauling the produce. Joyce |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Betty, I laughed when I read this. Very soon the only voices we will be hearing here in New England are those of rakes gathering up billions and billions of fallen leaves. But until that happens, the voices of Fall are a welcome change from those of Summer. Hugs, Marti |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Too bad you have such noisy trucks nearby. I love the country at this time of year. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marti: I can see where it would be hard to hear the sounds of nature, where you are. Here in the country, we gather up our own leaves and use them to cover plants and tree roots. It's a beautiful time of year. Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
I wake up to these wonderful sounds every day here in Florida. than you for expressing my thoughts so well....  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: Thanks for commenting. Enjoy your autumn! Betty Lou Hebert |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
Trillium, fall is the most lovely time of year where i live in the bay area, though it must be nothing like autumn where you experience it. thanks for sharing yours with me. Annie :- |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
A. L. Becker: Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed a glimpse of fall in north Idaho. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another beauty, Betty Lou! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Your descriptions of fall would have everyone envious~ Just lovely~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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CHILI Member
since 2002-09-08
Posts 244 |
Well written and I must say your poem took me along with it. I enjoy poetry that grabs me and makes me a part of it. Write on. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"The autumn leaves drop quietly They make no sound at all, But in their silence I can hear The voices of the fall." "The autumn leaves drop quietly They make no sound at all, But in their silence I can hear The voices of the fall." ---Some words just bear repeating! Earth Angel |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thank you for commenting. Imagine fall is very beautiful where you live also. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Nice to see your comments and thanks. I hope you are getting better. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
CHILI: Thank you for the nice comments. I see you are fairly new here and hope you will enjoy it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Earth Angel: Thank you so much! I'm sure your fall season is equally beautiful in Ontario. Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a terrific write! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks a lot! Nice of you to comment. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You take my breath away! Just beautiful! If only our Autumns (Falls) were like that here. SIGH....... Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Betty Lou: Our fall is nothing like this poem, so far this year! It's will have to hurry and catch up if the rain stops one of these days! Thanks for reading. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Dear Betty Lou, I love the way you describe the fall. It put a smile on my face as it's my favorite time of the year. Thank you for sharing such a great poem Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Patricia: Thanks for your lovely comments! Fall is my favorite season of the year too. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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myheart Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 160lost in your eyes |
this is very lovely. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
myheart: Let me welcome you to PIP! I hope you really enjoy being here and interacting with all the great people on site. Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I love Autumn. It's my favorite time of year, but we really don't have much of a fall, it's just a nice change of temps after a long hot summer. Enjoy how well you write! Deb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
BloomingRose: Along about now, I'd exchange some of our weather with you if I could! Getting colder everyday and the snow is creeping closer down the mountain sides! The only time I like snow anymore is at Christmas! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Every sentence is awesome. Every description that of a true poet. I cherish your sharing your gift with us. Love, Barb |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
I posted on a what a beautiful and awesome poem this is and I don't know where my post went!!!! Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: I did actually get 2 posts from you. One may have been really slow in posting, which does seem to happena at times. All of them are appreciated! Thanks! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Aha! There they are! Barb |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
captured masterfully. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Eagle Scorpion: Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comment. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, I'm totally immersed in the beautiful serenity of your voices of the fall!  Such a lovely poem, its going into my collection!!!  I'm delighted that you shared this, thanks dear!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 |
Dear MiCheLle: Thanks for your lovely remarks. Really nice to hear from you. It's been awhile! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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