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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Wind Full of Sighs There is a country house I know Where sunlight enters in, To fill the rooms with amber light, So morning can begin. The view is to the eastward, Where timbered mountains rise And in the lower valley, The wind is full of sighs. The house looks strong and massive. Its windows tall and wide. It dominates its gardens And all the countryside. The owner's gone, it seems a shame There's no one here to see The flowers and the fruitings That soon will come to be. It makes me sad to see it, With no one home to share, These days of springtime passing And bird song, everywhere! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Scroll Magazine, 1999 |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
What a beautiful picture you've painted, although it has a hint of sadness as well. Awesome having it published!!! I can see why!  Love's a lovely lad |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I can just see it. An abandoned house with the garden struggling to survive. I am sure if I left for a month, Nature would tak my garden back. Love, joyce |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You know, I can feel that house sighing too! Once again, I have goosebumps on goosebumps! SIGH! Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us all! Love Isobel xo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lovebug: Thanks for your nice remarks. You're right about a "hint of sadness". This house belonged to a very dear friend of mine, years ago, and after she died, the house was sold and ultimately abandoned. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for reading. You are right, that Mother Nature doesn't wait long, once a garden is no longer tended, to reclaim the land. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: It's so nice to see your posts now that you have your computer problems solved! I'm glad you liked this. The house is at Sherwood, Oregon and once belonged to a friend of mine. Such a shame to have it become so run down. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Life is a fleeting thing, awesome in both its joy and sadness. things made by man fade into dust but the creations of the divine One remain forever. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111; Your comment reads like a poem! Thanks. Betty Hebert Betty Lou Hebert |
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