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BROOK SONGS a poem by Bette A. Stevens

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BROOK SONGS poem by basInspired by nature, I love to walk to down the brook. It’s only a quarter-mile from “The Farmstead” here in Central Maine and no matter the weather or season, the sights and sounds of the water and the abundance of nature’s bounty always manage to refresh my soul and often inspire the writer child within me. The photo for the poem Brook Songs was taken last fall. As the autumn season nears a new dawning, I put pen to paper for a draft before designing the poem on the computer. ~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator

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on 09/17/2015

Comments on: "BROOK SONGS a poem by Bette A. Stevens" (42)

  1. Vashti Q said:
    04/02/2021 at 1:04 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Bette! ❤

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  2. D. Wallace Peach said:
    03/22/2021 at 10:59 am

    I love your poetry, Bette. It’s just lovely to read your tribute to Spring! Enjoy the warming weather!

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  3. Priscilla Bettis said:
    03/21/2021 at 9:38 pm

    It’s a beautiful poem with a cyclical feeling. The photo is lovely, too! Happy spring 2021!

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  4. Bette A. Stevens said:
    03/21/2021 at 6:10 pm

    Reblogged this on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author and commented:

    Happy #WorldPoetryDay! ~ Bette A. Stevens

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  5. mommynificent said:
    10/31/2017 at 10:25 pm

    Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week! I tweeted your post!
    Tina

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  6. mommynificent said:
    10/13/2016 at 8:56 am

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
    Tina

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  7. Lynz Real Cooking said:
    09/23/2015 at 9:49 pm

    Very beautiful!

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  8. AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
    09/20/2015 at 10:37 pm

    Really liked this poem, especially because moving water is where I find the most solace. Ironically, I spent last evening camped beside a lovely trout stream, so when I saw this poem, I just had to comment. Keep up the great work. 🙂

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  9. macjam47 said:
    09/19/2015 at 10:42 pm

    Bette, your poem is beautiful. Summer is packing her bags, and fall is nearly here. I love the different seasons. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, my friend.

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  10. Marilyn Armstrong said:
    09/18/2015 at 4:53 pm

    Summer is ending. We are visiting friends in Vermont and they harvested the corn this morning. I get a chill thinking about it, even though it’s still warm and sunny. Lovely poem and picture. It’s harvest time … again.

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      09/18/2015 at 7:20 pm

      Sounds like you’re enjoying some of those last days of our way-too-short season…And, yum–nothing like corn or any veggies freshly picked and cooked within minutes. We’re still getting the gardens in too…the root crops and apples will be last. Lots of work, but glad we still can do it. Have a fantastic weekend, say “Hi!” to Garry and thanks for spending time with me. Hugs! ❤

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  11. John W. Howell said:
    09/18/2015 at 9:04 am

    I used to love the Connecticut falls and this poem brought back some memories

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  12. bamauthor said:
    09/18/2015 at 8:13 am

    Awesome poem. Bette! I too am looking forward to Fall and all its beauty.

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      09/18/2015 at 7:49 pm

      Hi, Barbara. Thanks so much for the gracious compliment and for your support. Leaves will change and leaves will fall, but they’ll be back to amaze and delight us again next fall. Yay! Enjoy the last days of our sensational summer season and have a fun and fantastic fall! 🙂

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  13. Traci Sanders said:
    09/18/2015 at 7:56 am

    Beautiful poem, Bette! I adore poetry and nature-inspired creations 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      09/18/2015 at 7:42 pm

      You’re a pal of my own heart, Traci. Thanks so much for stopping to let me know that you enjoyed Brook Songs. Have a fabulous weekend, my friend. 🙂

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  14. sharonkconnell said:
    09/18/2015 at 7:33 am

    Reblogged this on Sharon K. Connell and commented:
    This is a beautiful poem, taking you right along for the walk.

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  15. sharonkconnell said:
    09/18/2015 at 7:31 am

    It’s beautiful, Bette. Takes you right along for the walk.

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  17. anroworld said:
    09/18/2015 at 5:48 am

    Adorable!!!

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  18. James Osborne said:
    09/18/2015 at 1:05 am

    You truly do have an artist’s soul, Bette Stevens. Lovely poem. Thanks.

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  19. Micki Peluso said:
    09/17/2015 at 11:56 pm

    That is an exquisite poem– breathtaking, like the photo it rests upon.

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  20. nataliescarberry said:
    09/17/2015 at 11:31 pm

    Oh, I love it, Bette! I wish I had a brook to walk along throughout the seasons! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      09/18/2015 at 7:24 pm

      There’s just something about the sight and sound of water as a place to meditate; but, then the wonders around us are everywhere, like in your wonderful greenhouse and gardens. Hugs! 🙂 ❤

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  21. Maremma Gee said:
    09/17/2015 at 11:15 pm

    That’s really nice…thank you…

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