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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Victory! Our maple tree was dressed for spring, With singing birds and everything, But in the morning's glaring light, I see that snow sneaked in last night And now the branches, thrusting high Like brittle fingers, towards the sky, Are rimed with ice and starkly white. There is no trace of spring in sight. Old winter's a relentless foe. I'm always glad to see him go. He's like a cranky neighbor, who, Casts jaundiced eye on all you do, But when his final deed is done, We'll toast his absence, greet the sun With laughing faces, raised to see Spring, in vibrant vistory! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Enjoyed your poem, Betty. I guess we have to have winter in order to enjoy our beautiful springs more. Love, joyce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well done! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hi Betty Lou I just loved the images I saw through your words. I hope you have a wonderful Spring. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for reading. It always catches me by surprise when we have a few nice days and then have some snow again. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Thanks for commenting. I know I'll enjoy spring once it gets here. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PassionatelyRomantic Member
since 2004-01-24
Posts 190 |
as always nicely done! |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Wow! This is so terrific! Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Passionately Romantic: It's always nice to hear from you. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thanks. Who would have thought we'd have snow now?? Not me! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We're definitely due for Spring! Your poems are always so lyrical, Betty Lou! So pretty! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thanks for commenting. we are not in our springtim mode here either. Had snow on Wednesday last week and on into Thursday. Most of it has melted but it stays cold. I keep looking for green things in the yard, but there are very few. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou This is wonderful. I enjoyed it. Could I make a suggestion though. The line where it says: Are rimed with ice and starkly white. rimed would be rimmed. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thanks for your nice comments. I actually did mean to use "rimed" as in the frozen, milky white ice that is formed on branches and plants, by water vapor that freezes on them. It coats them with it. I can see where you might have thought I meant "rimmed" so thanks for mentioning it to me. You probably do not ever see "rime" in Australia! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou I feel so foolish. Sorry! Next time I am not sure of 'wording', I will check with a dictionary first. Love Isobel ox |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Trillium, This is a beauty. Even though I hate winter I guess it does help us to enjoy spring more. Thank you for sharing.  Dawn |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Don't apologize! I'm sure there are many words that are different in our country from yours. Thanks for your message however and I appreciate it. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dawn G: Thanks. I am not a winter fan either, but I have to admit, there is a lot of beauty in it! Betty Lou Hebert |
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