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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Winter Witch The winter witch is hard to find, But I see signs she's left behind. Sparkling ice in crystal shards, Covers bushes in the yards And she stopped the creek's gay song, That used to help the day along. Now it's choked with ice and snow. Quiet water runs below And from the lake, great clouds of steam Writhe and rise, while eagles scream And plunge into the frosty air, To see if fish are hidden there. She freezes with her breath and touch Plants that I enjoyed so much! She sends cold winds to moan and howl. Then you know she's on the prowl And when the moon is dim, you see, Foggy shapes, beneath each tree. She coats the roads with slippery ice. She really isn't very nice! Just when we plan a trip, we know, She'll surely send us heaps of snow! She freezes pipes and cars won't start And I don't think she has a heart. The winter witch is wild and free, Glorying in her mastery Of furious storms and biting cold, Of all the millions she can hold Captive in her winter season And she doesn't need a reason To subject us to her ire, Keeping us beside the fire. Everywhere I look, she's here, At the ending of the year! Betty Lou Hebert Published by UAPAA 1994 and by Mile High Poetry Society, 1993 [This message has been edited by Trillium (12-31-2002 10:28 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A good one, Betty. I enjoyed. Joyce |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true, so true! Delightful read, as always, Betty Lou! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh Betty, hooray, hooray for exposing this nasty witch. She's been to New England also and she's not welcome here either. I just loved this and the following lines especially ... "...And when the moon is dim, you see, Foggy shapes, beneath each tree. She coats the roads with slippery ice. She really isn't very nice! ..." Great poem ~~ a keeper. Happy New Year to you and your family. Hugs, Marti A poem is never finished, only abandoned. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Don't suppose you see much of these winter problems where you are? Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year to you and your family! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Marti: Glad you enjoyed the poem, fanciful as it is! That winter witch is going to find me and make me pay for this, I know!! Happy New Year to you and yours. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Very true. Deep. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Daniel: Thanks for commenting. Nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Wesley the Blue Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 426Forest Lake, MN, USA |
A very true depiciton of the winter witch. Perhaps if you see her you can send her my way. I love winter but I havent seen much of it this year. It was a fun read. Keith "Never underestimate the power of idiots in larget groups." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write!! The Winter Witch is riding her broomstick to-night here in Ontario Canada, as they are predicting more snow!! Enjoyed. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Keith: Thanks for commenting. We saw this witch only briefly between Christmas and New Years. Now it's in the 40's and the snow has all melted. Never remember a January like this! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Chris: Thanks for reading and commenting. We have lost all the snow we had to a warm front.(Chinook) Not predicting any soon either! Betty Lou Hebert |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
A totally delightful read. This one is a keeper for me. Love it. I am an enigma, even unto myself. |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
dearest Betty, I love this poem, love your imagery, love the fantasy! 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 |
SPIRIT: I'm so glad you liked this one and thanks for telling me so! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michelle: Thanks for your remarks! It was a fun poem to write. Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
fitting for this time of year...  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: I'm afraid it is. Winter is my least favorite season! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou A Witch with an icy heart and an attitude to match!!! This is a lovely poem about winter. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: I'm glad you found this one and brought it back! Winter is just around the corner here! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Well done Betty Lou!  The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Gentle Spirit: Thanks for commenting! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
This is another wonderful poem! I love it. I don't know how I missed it before. love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thank you for your determination! Sorry it was so hard to get your post through, but glad to hear from you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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