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Sister Sue and Halloween Too! |
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sister Sue and Halloween Too! On Halloween when I went out, To gather treats, we all would shout And run around in costumed glee. One year, my mother said to me: "It's time you took your sister too." There wasn't anything to do. I had to take her or not go And so I let my sister know She had to keep up with my group. Then off we went with merry whoop! Several houses later on, I noticed that her shape was gone. I hurried back along my trail, But it was all to no avail! I wandered home and told my dad. I knew that I'd done something bad. "Go out and find your sister, Sue And don't come back until you do!" I called on every home I knew That we had gone a-treating to. Then in the very last, I found Where sister Sue had gone to ground. There in the kitchen, full of smiles, That sly fox, Sue, had worked her wiles. Her sack was full and on a plate, Were remnants of the food she ate, While she was waiting patiently, For help to come and it was me! I held her hand the whole long way Back home, so she'd not get away! My dad was glad to have her back. He confiscated my treat sack And sent me off with hanging head, To finish Halloween in bed! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (10-19-2002 07:52 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh how too bad for you. We older sisters have to be the responsible ones and all they have to do is smile. Joyce |
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storyteller.of.poets Junior Member
since 2002-10-16
Posts 11 |
Good poem i thought it was full of humor at the end, it made me smile. Good read |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: I really deserved my punishment, as my sister was only 4 and I was 8, so I should have been more responsible! Neither one of us ever forgot it! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Storyteller: Thanks for reading and appreciate your comments. Glad it made you smile! Betty Lou Hebert |
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soaring eagle Junior Member
since 2001-12-02
Posts 24 |
nice one betty.........never had a sister sue.......but margaret will have to do... thanks for the treat of this one...... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Soaring Eagle: I imagine all sisters at 4 are somewhat of a trial for the older ones. I always wanted a brother! Betty Lou Hebert |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
what a sad halloween you had...but a delightful poem it inspired! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is so cute! I am loving Fall in Idaho, Horse Shoe Bend is beautiful, have you ever been there?? Looking forward to Halloween here, it's gonna be a blast! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ellie: I deserved what I got for being so neglectful of my sister! It sure taught me a memorable lesson. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SEA: Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed this. I have been in Horshoe Bend many times, as I used to travel between Nevada (Reno) and Coeur d'Alene and that was a favorite stop over. Where I live it is much more mountainous and very beautiful with many lakes and foliage. I love the desert type country too however. Betty Lou Hebert |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
dear Trillium, that was so fun to read, and so well written. i loved it. Annie! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Annie: I'm happy you enjoyed this piece. i had fun writing it I know. Betty Lou Hebert |
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