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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Dedicated to Marge Tindal My mother held me in her arms all night, To keep me warm and shield me from my fright. The soldiers all around us seem so cruel And we are helpless underneath their rule. They forced us from our homes without a thing. No clothes or food, nor blanket, could we bring. Now every day we walk, while they all ride. They hope to grind us down and break our pride. But we are Cherokee! Though we meet death, We believe in who we are with our last breath. We wonder if this trail will someday end And if our broken hearts will ever mend. But meantime, we leave graves along the way, Though never given time to stop and pray. Yet they will be remembered, one and all And in our minds, we mark just where they fall. So someday, when this time of tears is done And we are finally free beneath the sun, We'll mark each spot with monuments to show What happened, so the world will always know! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is well done and heart breaking. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Your movement into the circle of Cherokee history, fills my heart with gladness. You are embraced ... by the spirits and by this heart. Your awareness is of magnitude ... and your kindness of good heart. I so appreciate you. ~*Willow White Feather*~ ~*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 |
Dear Marge: Thank you for finding this poem and for your wonderful comments. The more I learn about the Cherokee, the more I want to know. Your Cherokee name is so lovely! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
I was combing through the back pages and stumbled across this. I hope you don't mind the bumping it up, but I think it's wonderful  BWA |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
I for one am glad you 'bumped' it - lovely piece. |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
what a wonderful tribute to a friend & a race......bless you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
BWA: I don't mind the bump at all and in fact, I'm glad to see this again. Thanks! Love Betty Lou |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: Thanks so much for commenting. Nice hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus: It's lovely to hear from you. I've missed your work and your comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou A lovely dedication to Marge Tindal. A wonderful verse. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Surprised to see you here as I know you've been having problems getting in. Nice surprise I might say! Thanks for your comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write Betty Lou - much enjoyed. hugs, Chris ~The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Chris. Nice to hear from you, Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how touching |
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LadyDracaWolf Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 73CA |
Very well thought out and very unique. If I am not mistaken, this is along the Cherokee's "Trail of Tears" when they were forced from their homelands about 100 or more years ago. Good work, and I hope to see more. Death is not extinguishing the light; |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Wow, this is an old one! Nice to see it again and thanks so much for your remarks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
LadyD. Thanks for reading and commenting. You are right about the locale for this piece. A trafic time in our history. Hope you are enjoying the site. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, I like poems that tell a story, and yours tell a true story indeed.. very touching! 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 |
Dear MiCheLLe: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this story, sad as it is! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Annie78 Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 469here then there then back here |
and it gets bumped up again, as i was in hospital during alot of the postings here and am just now getting caught up on my reading. this is beautiful, stirs the cherokee that mingles with the irish in my blood as well. lovely lovely piece. annie there is but a short time to exist, love,laugh,live and never stop believing in miracles |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Annie: Thanks for reading this older poem. I'm glad it "spoke" to you! Sorry to hear you were in the hospital. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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