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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Snow Falling The woodland trail is hushed with snow. The wind blows high above me though, While here, the earth seems fast asleep And trees their quiet vigil keep. What secrets do these dark woods hold? I flounder on, both wet and cold And stop to listen to the sound Of water, gurgling underground. Now, tired to the very core, I turn to head for home once more And savor every silver spray Of frosty shrubbery on display. I stop to rest and I can hear The sound of snow and as I peer Back the way that I have been, No sign of footsteps can be seen. Just standing there, I feel a part Of all I see and in my heart, I know this moment is unique. A winter memory to keep!, Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (12-04-2002 01:39 AM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a beautiful tale of the beauty of snow. We seldom see it here, but my childhood was spent in North Dakota and we always had our snow in December. It made everything beautiful. Joyce |
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cherrylips Member
since 2002-11-30
Posts 51UK |
A really good poem. I enjoyed this and almost felt like I was there with you. Nice to see a poem that made me smile, Thanx . dx |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks and I think there is something so special about being in the woods when it's snowing. The sound of it falling is all you can hear. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
cherrylips: Thank you for commenting and glad it gave you a smile. Betty Lou Hebert |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I like how it uses the rhythm of Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, and I love the imagery. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
I hadn't thought about the rhyme scheme being the same as Robert Frost's famous poem, but there is a similarity. Thanks for drawing it to my attention and for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Snow is so darned enchanting, isn't it, Betty Lou? But why does it have to be so darned slippery too? Gorgeous poem! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for reading. You're right, snow and ice can create such gorgeous scenes but there is not a whole lot of pleasure in being out in it anymore. I used to ice skate and ski and never thought much about the environment, because I was having fun! Now that I am older, I am more concerned with comfort! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My IdaHO-HO-HO Friend~ Snow NOT Falling  (a soft play on your words) The Florida trails are washed in sun The breezes blowing, warmth is done While up North the earth seem COLD With all the snowflakes, I am told~ No secrets do the warm sands hold Not to worry at getting cold Stopping to listen to the sound Of water waving in ocean's pound. Now, burnished to the core Skin needs balming from the store Savoring every chance to stay Home from work ... one more day ! Stopping to rest so I can hear The sounds of carols sung so near Rounding the corner, hoping I will Find the singers ... singing still. 'Neath the palm tree over there I watch them as they bow in prayer Saying this moment is such a treasure 80 degrees fahrenheit .. such a pleasure ! Standing there I start to perspire As December temperatures rise higher I know this moment is unique. A FLORIDA winter memory to keep ! *Here our 'Snowmen' come in liquid assemble~* LOVE your write ... LOVE YOU~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Your poem is a wonderful gift and for a moment or two I almost felt that warm breeze blowing! I don't want to give up my blue spruce Christmas tree though, or the lights twinkling on the snow, so guess I'll have to stay for another Christmas in the Northwest! Thanks for writing such a inviting reply! Maybe I'll leave for florida the day AFTER Christmas! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Your poem is a wonderful gift and for a moment or two I almost felt that warm breeze blowing! I don't want to give up my blue spruce Christmas tree though, or the lights twinkling on the snow, so guess I'll have to stay for another Christmas in the Northwest! Thanks for writing such an inviting reply! Maybe I'll leave for Florida the day AFTER Christmas! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dearest Betty, Such is the beauty that you've painted out of words, I savored the enchantment with a little shiver *grinZ* what I mean is I LOVE IT! wooohooo! And Marge, I love your cheeky poem too! teehee Lots of 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 |
Michelle: Thanks for responding and glad you enjoyed the poem. Also Marge's! Hers is more fun than mine! Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
this lovely poem is much like a Currier and Ives painting...wonderful! 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: How nice to hear from you and thanks for the lovely remarks. I love Currier and Ives paintings, so this is a wonderful compliment. Betty Lou Hebert |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Betty Lou~ This is simply beautiful. You've painted the scene perfectly with your words. Wonderfully done. ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Vicky: Thanks for reading and enjoyed your comments. Wish I could send some of this snow your way! Betty Lou Hebert |
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