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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Dawn I walked along the dock today And watched a ship sail in the bay. Her name I barely could discern, In faded letters on her stern. Then later on, I stood beside The place she moored, upon the tide. The captain hailed me with a shout. He said to come and look about. I climbed aboard and went below. I listened to the water flow Along her side.It seemed to tell Of strange adventures that befell This ship, The Dawn.The atmosphere Was such that I could almost hear The voices from another time. I thought I heard the ship's bell chime. Then suddenly, my mind was seized And visions took me where they pleased. I saw the tropic islands where The girls twine flowers in their hair Sandy beaches and blue lagoons. The trade winds whispering sweet tunes. But other landfalls called to me And back upon the restless sea, I sailed again and yet once more, To reach a far, exotic shore. Her hull is haunted by the past And when I went on deck at last, The present seemed bizarre, unreal. Old tides and curents I could feel And even when that mood was gone, I felt I'd sailed, upon The Dawn! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Mile High Poetry Society, 1996 |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my...this is wonderful! Fantastic imagery...very much enjoyed. Hugs~ ~ Whatever our souls are made of, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Wonderful writing again. Love, Joyce |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
 the name drew me in..but the poem was lovely, flowing...very nice! almost dreamy |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Nancy: Thanks for your nice comments. The Dawn was a ship I went on board in Seattle, a long time ago and it really fired up my imagination. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce; I'm glad you liked this and nice to hear from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
muted: Nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Oh! How wonderful it is to travel back in time. Even in our minds eye. An absolutely delightful poem Betty Lou. Love Isobel |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
You are so in touch! It's incredible. Again, this is a wonderful poem. Love, Barb |
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PassionatelyRomantic Member
since 2004-01-24
Posts 190 |
very much enjoyed looking forward to more |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Isobel: Thanks much for your glowing remarks. I knew you'd understand my flight of fancy. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Barb: Thanks and I always enjoy your comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Passionately Romantic: Nice to have you comment and glad you enjoyed the poem, Betty Lou Hebert |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Excellent writing skills! Grover. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Betty..I was transfixed by the imagery of your poem...you are so gifted! Every poem you write is as delightful as the last...Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Grover: I do appreciate your nice remarks. Glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ellie: Thank you so much for your very kind remarks! Nice to hear from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Wow, Betty Lou!! This was a fabulous piece of writing with the most marvellous imagery. No wonder this masterpiece was published, so well deserved. I felt like I was sailing right there with you. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Nice hearing from you and thanks for your great comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, your poem intrigued me, as always...  i like it! 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 for reading. Nice to hear from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is sooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, this had me imagining all the village people and girls with flowers in their hair and fathers and sons sending out coconut telegraphs, just like a Jimmy Buffett song! (kiss on cheek) 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I so enjoy you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thank for your remarks. It's fun to enlarge on what you are reading and imagine along with the writer. I do that all the time. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: What a nice thing to say. Thank you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is beautiful, BettyLou...I felt as if I were sailing beside you...a wonderful write! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Sunshine, Really nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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