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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A Splendid Tree When I was young and had the time, I often used to go and climb Up in a tree where I could spy On all the people passing by. They never knew that I was there, Sitting in my secret lair, Listening to the conversations. Friends and neighbors and relations. Many things came to my ear They would rather I not hear! I never dreamed it wasn't right To eavesdrop from my hidden height! I'd wander home at dinner hour, Loathe to leave my lofty bower. Mother'd look at me and say: "Just where have you been gone all day?" "Oh, here and there." was my reply And then I'd set to work and try To be industrious so she Wouldn't be too mad at me! I didn't do this every day, But now and then I'd slip away And climb as high as I could go. Branches waving to and fro, Caused a restless, swishing sound, Making music all around. Leaning on the trunk, I'd stare At all the moving leafage there And wish that I could always be, Living in some splendid tree! Oh, what I wouldn't give today, To spend an hour just that way! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-07-2003 04:04 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This is wonderful. It uplifts the spirt just to read it.  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely Betty. I would still love to have a tree house to hide away in at times. Love, Joyce |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
this is lovely Betty. Maybe I am not praying...but I know... |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Indeed! A super write. I be me BUT who does me be? |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou for this poem that has brought back fond memories. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
White Rose: Thanks for reading. Climbing trees is one of my favorite memories of my younger days! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Me too! My dad made me a wonderful play house and I wish I still had it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Eliza: Thanks for commenting. Nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: thanks for commenting! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Chris: Glad that you could relate to this poem and enjoy the memories. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh those carefree days of childhood! You've captured them beautifully, Betty Lou! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Nice to hear from you. Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah! This is wonderful and filled with great childhood memories! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DearestLady~ This is sooooooooo stirring of nostalgic childhood memories of my own~ I could (and often did) spend hours in my Camphor Tree~ Love you and good to see this beauty~ My love and Valentine thanks to our little Ron~  The Valentine was BEAUTIFUL !! Thank you, Ron~  *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 |
Enchantress: Nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: You have made my evening by showing up here and thanks for the response on the poem. I do hope you are feeling better and we will soon see some more of your wonderful work! I'll tell Ron you got his Valentine and you sent hugs. He'll be pleased! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh, how this touched me! thank you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Betty this is a delicious poem.. I used to love climbig trees too. We have a big old birch tree that I used to like sitting in to read.. Bless your cotten sockies, you poetic maniacs. ^_^ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Betty, you need to put one in Reflections for a book selection. You'll get more votes there I think. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Yu Lan: Thanks for commenting. Nice to hear from another "tree climber". My favorite tree was a big poplar that had wonderful places to sit with your back against the trunk! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks. I have a couple submitted to the book, Reflections Hope you are submitting too! Betty Lou Hebert |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
this reminded me of the fort I have out in the backyard... though I'm afraid the floor will fall through.. I think tomorrow I'll go out there. I miss it. but there's no one to spy on! ..thank you for this, I really enjoyed it. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (03-02-2003 05:28 AM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alyssa: You are lucky to have a tree fort! I'm sure it is much more comfortable than sitting on a big branch, with the trunk to lean on, but that really wasn't too bad! It was such a special time in my life, when I was a tree climber! Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
this is so Norman Rockwell its scary! what a great read! 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 |
pegasus: I hadn't thought of this poem as being Norman Rockwell, but I do see the association, now that you mention it. An all American childhood pastime, climbing trees. Eavesdropping too! I can remember chastising my little grandson, for opening the flap for the mailbox, from outside, so he could listen to what was being said inside! Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Trillium- This took me back to the time my sister and I used to spend in our "monkey tree". Thanks for reminding me. Best |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
bestgirl911: Thanks for commenting. I guess most of us spent some time in trees when we were growing up and making happy memories. Betty Lou Hebert |
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