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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Promise of the Rose The climbing rose that looked so dead All winter long, in April shed It's dull, brown shade and turned to green. While here and there small leaves were seen And later on, in June, each bloom Will flaunt it's color and perfume. The corner of the house, it claims And sends red flowers like small flames Cascading from the roof to ground And ever present, is the sound Of bees who visit every day And scatter pollen on their way. It's color seems to catch the eye Of people who are passing by. Then, when it's season's done, I know, That even buried under snow, The heart of it will still survive, Emerging in the spring, alive! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Chaparral Poets, 1997 [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-22-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Beautiful. It never fails to surprise when these tender looking roses survive the long, cold winter. Joyce |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
oh, how lovely and so smoothly does this beauty read! The hope of spring lives in earth and heart, sometimes buried neath strife and snow, surely to emerge in the spring of His Love! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
WOW! Beautiful, Betty Lou! So very beautiful! |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
What a lovely image this brought to mind.... I could almost smell it. Best |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Oh ... I just love the strength of the rose~ How artfully you've arranged this lovely bouquet of thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*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 |
Thank you, one and all! I do appreciate your nice comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Roses are my favorite flowers!!!! You portrayed them beautifully!!! I long to go back to 2001 and start over!!!! Anwayz, that's another write for another time!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This one surprised me when it popped up. I thought you were jumping ahead to spring. But it is worth coming back. Love, Joyce |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
You already know what I think. I just seem to smile more when I read them. Love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bridgitte: Thanks for your comments. This is an old one and I was surprised to see it here today. Glad that you like it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for commenting. It will be a long time before I see roses here! You will before I do! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Barb: Thanks for bringing this one back to the light! It's fun to read some of those old posts! I appreciate your interest and comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you write so beautifully of nature |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for your nice comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Roses are very resilient. This poem paints the true "Colour" of the Rose. I love this one. Then again, I love all of your poetry. Love Isobel |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh my ... what a lovely archived popper-upper~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Yay! Awwwwwwww, this is precious, sweet friend, flowers make promises just like anything as He provides the faith and nurturing love to us all, yay! (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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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, This is lovely! 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 |
Isobel: Thanks a lot for your comments. I especially like climbing roses. they are so flamboyant when they cover the wall with blooms. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: You are right! About being an "archived popper-upper" I mean. I am always caught by surprise when one of them appears. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: Thanks. We have climbing roses that cover parts of our house. Pink ones in front and red ones on the side. I wait for them to bloom each year with great anticipation. They cover a large area and are so beautiful. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MiuCheLLe: Thanks! 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 |
Betty Lou I am so glad I found this gem....simply exquisite!! Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
great write  your very good |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: I;m glad you found it too, as it's so nice to hear from you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MGROVES: Thanks for that nice remark! Betty Lou Hebert |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
This is beautiful Betty Lou and so full of promise and hope. I can't wait till Spring returns to New England. Hugs, Marti |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marti: It's not spring here either. I do see some signs of it coming but we still have a lot of snow on the ground. Supposed to snow again on Wednesday night and Thursday too. Betty Lou Hebert |
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