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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Phantoms of the Fort I can hear their voices speaking, But the sound is muted so, I cannot capture any word That was said here long ago. I can hear their horses whinny And a jingling harness tune And the laughter of the troopers, As they crowded the saloon. I can see the old parade ground. Hear the drum of marching feet, As the soldiers drilled and sweated In the dusty, desert heat. There's a lonely voice that's singing In the twilight's purple haze. Someone dreaming of a loved one And the glow of yesterdays. Nothing left here now but silence And these crumbling, 'dobe walls And the hills cast brooding shadows, While a mournful coyote calls! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-24-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Made me think of a ghost  town. Very well done! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very interesting, Betty. Good job. Joyc3 |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Liz: It is a sort of ghost town. We visited what remains of Fort Churchill, Nevada awhile back and it certainly does feel haunted. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Joyce. Glad you enjoyed it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Very beautiful and let me tell you ... I grew up next to an Army Barracks that only a few years ago, closed down. Much has been knocked down and all that's left, stands silent. I remember the parades, marching, bagpipes ... all gone Thanks for the memories  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Rex: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I appreciate it.A fort or barracks is a strange place when everyone's gone. It always seems like you can hear something from the past. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well expressed Betty Lou! I enjoyed this very much! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Denise. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Inanothertime Member
since 2001-06-29
Posts 72 |
Awesome! Thank you for the most interesting read--put me right there! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Inanothertime: Thank you! I'm glad it was enjoyable for you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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