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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Until Next Year It's such a melancholy day. The colored leaves that cast away From autumn trees, sail slowly by, To scatter on the lawn nearby. No birds are singing and no bees Are busy in the shrubberies. The breeze is sharp and lets me know We'll soon be buried under snow. I walk along the lake and find Odds and ends now left behind, By people who were camping here. I come across the print of deer Who came and drank just recently And by the size and depth I see It was a buck. I wish him well When hunting season sounds it's knell. Then walking on, I spy a note Scratched in the sand, that someone wrote. "Goodbye" it said, "Until next year!" I don't know why it brought a tear, But I am loathe to see the end Of Indian Summer's perfect blend, With balmy days and sunsets flair Displaying color, everywhere! I look around and I'm alone. This peaceful place that I have known In every season, now seems to Wait for me to pass on through. A chickadee sings loud and clear And adds a sudden note of cheer. It's time for me to leave and I Say, like the note, "Goodbye, Goodbye!" Betty Lou Hebert Published by Drury's Publishing Company. 1999 [This message has been edited by Trillium (10-11-2003 07:22 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) That is also the thing that saddens me about autumn; flowers wither away and so much of nature goes into hibernation and though I love the colors, it seems almost like a season of fading in things! (sigh) Fear not, though despite a cold winter, spring will come again soon enough, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Lovely, lovely poem. It is sad but there is always another season with its own charms. We have had a wonderful summer and long warm fall. Today is blustery, but somehow I am enjoying it. Love, Joyce |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
This was beautiful!! It's just going to sleep for a while to replenish itself. Such a forlorn feel. Lovely write.  Love, Terri~  Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thanks for that beautiful picture! I haven't learned how to attach pictures to my poems and I really should find out how it's done. I love autumn but it does make me feel sad too. For the same reasons you have mentioned I'm sure. Once it starts to snow, I get over it! Thanks for your response. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: It's been blustery here today too and so much cooler than we've had. I am trying to get all the outside work done before the snow comes. It is already down to around 4,000 ft. over here. Thanks for your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Terri: Thanks for reading and responding. I always feel lonesome in the fall, but never really know what for! Betty Lou Hebert |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
you did it again !!!!!!! sent shivers down my spine with your lovely poetry. cant resist yours trillium as soon as i see your name i know i will read something beautiful and specil. i loved this especially. Then walking on, I spy a note Scratched in the sand, that someone wrote. "Goodbye" it said, "Until next year!" I don't know why it brought a tear, But I am loathe to see the end Of Indian Summer's perfect blend, With balmy days and sunsets flair Displaying color, everywhere! hugs as ever from june x |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a wonderful testament to the bittersweet days of autumn. I enjoyed muchly...  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ You are such an excellent writer~ The imagery in this piece took me right there~ How very, very lovely~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
junemac: What a lovely compliment june and I appreciate it very much. It's nice to know that what I am seeing and feeling is coming across well, to others. Thanks for reading and for telling me your feelings. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Nan: Really nice to hear from you and such sweet words too! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: What a fine compliment and I do appreciate it! I always appreciate your comments, you know! Betty Lou Hebert |
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gringakiwi Member
since 2003-08-05
Posts 189 |
Once again, very nice. Sorry that you are saying goodbye to your summer, but dont worry, I will look after it here in NZ and send it back next year. Gorgeous write, Connie. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Connie: Thanks so much for taking care of our summer! You could siphon off a little of the heat before sending it back though! Thanks for reading and enjoyed your remarks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Oh, Betty Lou Your words were breathtaking and I felt like I was walking along with you. I am not surprised that this one was published. You have a wonderful ability to bring the reader to wherever you are. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: I wish you really could walk along with me, beside my favorite lake. It is really a beautiful place. Thanks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sadly beautiful |
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