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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Where Birches Grow I like to walk where birches grow, That early in the autumn show Their yellow leaves and whispering, They say farewell until the spring. That's when long catkins can be seen, In shades of yellow or pale green And then the leaves appear in May. A tender hue against the gray Of other trunks of trees not blessed With bark of white, as birch is dressed And in the summer days,this spot, Seems so much cooler, when it's hot. I like the light that filters down From sunlight on the open crown. When Indians made their canoes, It was the birch they came to use. It seems so graceful and serene. Among the leaves, brown cones are seen, With two-winged nutlets, set to fly Whenever autumn winds blow by And even in the winter's chill And somber scene, I come here still! Betty Lou Hebert Published in Rhyme time Magazine 1998, Northern Stars Magazine, 1999 and Voices.Net Anthology, 2003 |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Betty Lou Silver birch trees are so very special to me because they remind me of my father's homeland in Sweden. I have three birch trees in my garden and I love them. Your words painted a wonderful picture. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Glad this brought you a happy memory! Thanks for your remarks. I have one birch in my yard, but a grove of them not far away. I've always loved them! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Hi I was sure I had seen this before and then I see it was in Rhyme Time. I still like it. Love, Joyce |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Such beautiful poetry. That Birch tree just sprang to life. Actually, I have never seen a Birch tree. Isobel |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Betty Lou, Terrific!(as usual) Love, Barb |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is just so pretty~ Bill and I were just looking at a beautiful photo of birches last week ... stunning they are~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
Betty lou, I always love your poetry and this one is as lovely as ever. I am glad that someone else shares a fascination for the majestic beauty of trees. I think i prefer them to flowers sometimes. hugs from june xxxxxxxxx |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: You have a good memory! It's been a couple of years since this was in Rhyme Time. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Isobel: Birch trees really are beautiful. Maybe I can find a picture of one and send to you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thanks for reading. I can always count on an accolade from you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I don't suppose birches grow in Florida do they? I think they need a colder climate. Thanks for stopping by! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
junemac: Thanks for your comments. I love trees too, of all kinds and birches are one of my favorites. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I knew I'd love this one! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks. I always liked this one too. We have a birch grove not far from us and it is a favorite place of mind. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Awwwwwwwww, this is precious, sweet friend, I love birches and we have so many here and my Cherokee heritage very much valued the necessity and sacredness of the tree itself! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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 "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, You know I like pretty poems, and this is one of those  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 much! I love this grove of birches. I hope nothing every happens to it. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Birches are my favorite tree, although I like all of them, really. A birch grove in the spring is like an enchanted spot! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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