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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2003-08-18 07:32 PM

Spirit of the Willow

Listen to the spirit of the willow.
For every day she sings of something new,
Telling us the stories from her heartland
And all the spirits she's related to.

Listen to the swaying of her branches.
Take shelter underneath her trembling leaves.
Be aware of many voices calling,
Speaking of the creeds that she believes.

How her grace and beauty bless the morning
And her gentle whispers, soothe the night.
Leaves she drops are veined with understanding
And seeing her is such a lovely sight!

Of all the trees, she's the one I go to
Whenever daily troubles get me down.
Beneath her canopy, calmness claims me
And soon I find my smile and lose my frown!

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (08-18-2003 07:32 PM).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2003-08-18 08:39 PM

A lovely poem Betty. I have a spreading oak in my yard that I adore. Joyce

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2003-08-18 08:52 PM

BettyLou~

This is as graceful and elegant as the beauty of the Willow itself~

'Be aware of many voices calling,
Speaking of the creeds that she believes'

Oh my ... how I believe this deep in my heart ... and so ... I listen~

You are just the loveliest of poets and friends~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

3 posted 2003-08-18 11:38 PM

Hello Betty Lou

I saw so many beautiful images in my mind as I read your peaceful words.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2003-08-18 11:39 PM

Hi Joyce: Oak trees are beautiful too! Some trees seem to have a presence all their own. Thanks for commenting.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2003-08-19 12:13 PM

Dear Marge: I had a feeling you might like this one! Thanks for your loving words!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2003-08-19 12:14 PM

Sue: Thanks for reading and I always enjoy your comments.

Betty Lou Hebert

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

7 posted 2003-08-19 09:35 AM

This was so pretty. It was as if I were there.

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2003-08-19 03:32 PM

Shara Rose: Thanks for your nice comments.

Betty Lou Hebert

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

9 posted 2003-08-21 08:09 AM

the willow weeps transparant tears for those who fail to pause and share in the wonder of nature's beauty. Nicely done gentle heart...

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2003-08-21 03:27 PM

pegasus111: Thank you for your lovely words! The weeping willow does seem to have a quality none of the other trees do.

Betty Lou Hebert

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