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The Mountain |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA ![]() |
The Mountain The mountain dominates the land. A lofty presence, cold and grand, With gleaming ice walls, waterfalls, Rushing rivers and canyon walls. Her timbered foothills make a home For varied wildlife that can roam Through alpine meadows, woods and streams, Where life seems good for them, it seems. The trails that lead you upward to The jagged ridges, hold a view That keeps you captive, when you see Surrounding mountains majesty! The peaks so high, a giant wall And yet this mountain tops them all. If you are brave enough to go Much higher, where the glaciers grow, The winds are fierce and clouds appear Created by high atmosphere, To cap the summit, like a shroud. Still, it rises, large and proud And even when we've gone away, The images are there to stay, Of rocky ledges, fields of snow And timbered slopes that lie below! I feel that life will never be Quite the same again, for me, Now that I've stood upon the sod That grew this mountain up to God! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Truly beautiful Betty. It made me shiver, Love, Joyce |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
...Now that I've stood upon the sod That grew this mountain up to God!... A solemn thought and great imagery. Thanks, Melton |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is just GRAND !!! I felt as though I was viewing such awesome scenery~ BEAUTIFUL~ *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Monumental!!! God does have a unique way of capturing our attention. I love the descriptive details that you share in this poem. I truly can feel the mountain. God bless. (Buuuuuurrrrrrr) -Bob |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This is Mt. Rainier of course! We spent the Saturday before coming home, up there, wandering around. Awesome! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for reading and enjoyed your comments. It was a beautiful day when we were there, with a lenticular cloud over the summit and so awe inspiring! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thanks so much for your comments. It was a wonderful experience to spend time on Mt. Rainier. We went to the 5,400 ft. level in the car and then hiked a brief way up the trail to get above the tree line. The weather was great and 31 degrees! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comments. You do harbor many thoughts of God's greatness when you stand at the base of such a commanding mountain! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Love it...I love mountains too. Beautifully captured. "Time has told me not to ask for more, one day our ocean will find its shore" ~Nick Drake |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ESP: Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Aww Betty, I love your poem so much! And even when we've gone away, The images are there to stay, Timeless beauty! ![]() 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 |
MiCheLle: Thanks for your nice comments. I always enjoy hearing from you! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Once again you've brought nature to life with your words. Beautiful imagery. BWA |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
BWA: Thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed this poem. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You always leave me in awe everytime I read your poetry! Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: Thank you so much! I wish I could have shared my trip to Mt. Rainier with you! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Absolutely beautiful! |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SmartChick: Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem. Happy New Year! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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