Your Hills

These hills of yours so fresh and green,
Though sandy they may be,
Remind me of when I met you
And things that used to be.

The fun we had while young and gay,
The family we did raise,
The rides we'd take each summer day,
The work, the love, the praise.

The hills remind me of these things,
And each thought brings a tear,
Soon I'll hear the Angels sing,
And always have you near.

                            Cile Beer

written 1975
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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February 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Time! We should live and appreciate every moment before it's too late. Congratulations for being featured this week. Love, iolanda
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February 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Hi Cile - Man I miss my mother Beer - Congrats Cile on being featured this week - This poem tugs at my heartstrings every time I read it - God Bless, MJ
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February 3, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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February 2, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Beautifully written, very intimately expressed..Awesome write, Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week..God Bless*Tyesha
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February 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Touching poem and truly brilliant. Sometimes the most simple of poems make the biggest impact.
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February 2, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Strange how the 1975 ps at the bottom against the word "soon" in the last stanza gave this write a whole new meaning, Cile ... smile ... how little we know of what will be ... beautiful write here and a well-deserved selection to be a feature this week at the Soup. Congratulations!
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February 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Congrats Cile, on "Your Hills" being featured. Nice to see you featured. god Bless. Vince
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February 2, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Marycil . Rgds Brian
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February 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for allowing me to smile with this poem. Congratulations on having it featured! I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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February 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations dear Cile on your beautiful featured write of the week. Miss you! Love, Shar
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November 30, 2008 at 3:53 AM
Dear Cile - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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November 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Dear Marycile, Congratulations on YOUR POEM "YOUR HILLS" surviving the First Round of the POETRYSOUP September 2 Contest Good Luck in the Semi-Finals. I grew up in the Berkshire Hills in Western Mass This POEM brought back Many great memories LOVEYOUr POETRY...HG
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November 9, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Touching stuff. Brought a tear to the eye
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November 3, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Hi Cile, How are you? Hope all is well. This poem touches my heart deeply. Best wishes for the next round. Love, Lainie
Mason Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Interesting write here, Cile. Congratulations on your "first round survivor" selection in the contest and good luck!
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Cile - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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October 31, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Cile Congratulations on making the semi-finals what a wonderful poem I almost cried ! Laura :)
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October 30, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations on making the semi finals. God Bless Phyl
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October 27, 2008 at 3:39 PM
A second honor for this poem!! Congratulations on having it selected as one of the semi-finalists. Way to go! Enjoy your honors. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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October 27, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Cile. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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October 27, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Hi Cile! Hey, Congrats on your wonderful poem making the semi-finals and good luck hun in the finals!!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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October 27, 2008 at 5:33 AM
Warmest congrats Cile on making the first round! Good luck! Hope all is well. Love, Shar
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August 27, 2008 at 4:49 PM
What an uplifting poem. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the winners in Brian's contest. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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August 26, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations dear Cile on your win in Brian's contest. Beautiful! Love, Shar
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