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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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(Scossa is the name of a ghost town in Nevada's high desert country, where my family and I lived for 5-1/2 years.) Haunted Silence I know what it's like at Scossa When the moon is floating high And all the stars shine brilliantly Across a springtime sky. I know what it's like at Scossa When the velvet shadows flow And moon-washed peaks thrust Heavenward From valleys lost below. I know what it's like when sage scent Hangs heavily on the air And coyotes call from all around And you have to stand and stare. Loneliness is a throbbing ache That rises from the sands. An ancient pain, linked to the past, That no one understands, Unless they too, have stood like you In this old and haunted place To wonder and absorb the spell Of a hearty, vanished race. I know how the silence hums Till it builds within your ears And you listen-listen-listen For a sound, across the years. I know what it's like, so if you hear A flutter in the air, A stir, a sigh, a murmur, then, You'll know that I am there! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is just so nice. I really enjoyed and felt it. Love, Joyce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hauntingly beautiful |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
I felt like I was there. These are such wonderful shares.Thank you for being you. love, BArb |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Excellent BettyLou ... you drew me right in with this, as if I were standing there experiencing it myself. I loved the flow of this ... almost a whisper, like I wanted to listen closely. Really well done, much enjoyed!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou Your poetry always 'moves' me. You take me places where I have never been and yet I feel drawn to them. The eyes are the window to our soul. Through your eyes I see beauty and a wonderful soul. Love Isobel ox |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I just LOVE this tale~ 'I know how the silence hums Till it builds within your ears And you listen-listen-listen For a sound, across the years.' Oh yes ... me too~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hi Betty Lou You took me right there with your words. I hope all is well with you. Take care.........Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for reading. I miss that old place once in awhile. Glad you enjoyed it. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for commenting. It's always nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Barb: Thanks for your consistently lovely comments! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Kit: I much appreciate the comments you made and glad you could feel some of the atmosphere of this piece. Thanks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Isobel: Thanks for "coming along" on this little journey back in time. I appreciate your comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I had a feeling you might like this and relate to it. Thanks for reading and your comments always mean a lot to me. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: Nice to hear from you. Thanks. All is fine here and we are finally getting some warm weather. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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