Here at “The Farmstead” in Central Maine, the splendor never ends as God blesses us with his bountiful beauty every day—season to season. This evening’s sunset inspired me to pen “October Sunset,” a haiku. What’s inspiring you today? —Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
October Sunset
Haiku by Bette A. Stevens
Ominous skies view
Evening extravaganza
Mourning daylight’s end
Twilight promises
Reassure restless critics
Splendor never ends
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Comments on: "“October Sunset” Haiku by Bette A. Stevens" (62)
Gorgeous verses–sunsets affect me deeply, too. I think humans are drawn to transitions. 🙂
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Sunset, sunrise, seasonal transitions…they’re magical! We humans can’t help but be transformed by the wonder of it all. ❤ Bountiful lessings to you and yours, Cathleen. xo
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Welcome to that little voice and thank you for following my blog.
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Thank you, too! 🙂 Great to be connected.
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Beautifully written, Bette. It stirred me so, I read it three times. Splendid! ❤
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Your lovely comment made my day, Tina! ❤ Blessings and love, my friend. xo
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Blessings and love, dear Bette ❤
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A delightful poem, Bette.
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Thank you, Robbie. 🙂 xo
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Thanks so much for your support, Pamela! 🙂 Great to be connected. xo
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Your haiku inspires me!!!!
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Beautiful , I enjoyed your words as I often find Haiku tricky to create
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Thanks, Maria! 🙂 I love writing haiku and teaching it too… Here’s a link to a post on how to do it and how to get the kids writing too! Hope you enjoy it… https://4writersandreaders.com/2016/10/19/have-fun-writing-haiku-get-the-kids-writing-too/ Happy Halloween! xo
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So lovely, Bette.
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Thank you, Cynthia! ❤
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Breathtaking picture
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Thanks, so much. 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!
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Just gorgeous, Bette. I love the thought of twilight promises and never ending splendor in a magnificent October sunset.
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Thanks so much for your lovely comments, L.T. ❤ Wishing you a most splendid autumn.
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Lovely words and photo, Bette! 💕
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Thanks so much! ❤ Have a lovely weekend.
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You, too! Thanks! ❤️
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I love the paradise you live in and the ways you describe it.
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Thank you, Micki! ❤ Wishing you a beautiful week. XO
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Fascinating writeup accompanied by a wonderful photo 👏
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Thank you, Sulaiman! 🙂 xo
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I has been raining for two days with another one to go. We need the water, but it’s hard to go out and take pictures. And yet … the rain is also beautiful 🙂
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Ditto all around from this end…we’ve had about 3 inches over two days (which thankfully, wasn’t transformed into 3 feet of snow). Temps in 60s, so who knows, we may have more days to celebrate the sun before the leaves are gone. It’s been a glorious fall! ❤ xo
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Beautiful, Bette.
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Thanks so much, Michelle. ❤ Hope you're enjoying a beautiful day. Rain here and we need it for sure; but so thankful for the glorious weather we've had. HUGS! xo
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It was chilly, about 31 degrees this morning but warmed up to a beautiful, sunny 50 degrees. Hugs to you, dear Bette.
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Particularly love your last line. 🙂
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Thanks, Marje! Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
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Bette, such a beautiful Haiku and sunset. I love the last lines.” Reassure restless critics
Splendor never ends “.
🍁Miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. ❤ Wishing you a weekend filled with wonders! xo
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Lovely Haiku, Bette. Thanks.
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Thank you, John! 🙂 xo
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🙂
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Beautiful image and verse, Bette! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie! ❤ xo
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Lovely haiku and the perfect image – a tribute to splendor.
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Thanks, Eugenia! 🙂 xo
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Stunning photograph, Bette and the haiku fits it just perfectly! “Splendor never ends” – so true! 🙂 xoxo ❤
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Thank you, Sarah. ❤ Hope you're enjoying a glorious day! xo
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Wow! Beautiful and uplifting haiku, Bette! 😀 Your absolute joy in this season and the wonders around you shines out! In the early morning sunlight I delighted in wandering the garden, surprised at the flowers still blooming…now off to the coast for a walk and pub lunch with the family as it’s school holidays- looking forward to a little break! Hugs 😀❤️
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Thanks so much, Annika. ❤ Enjoy your little break, taking in the wonders of it all! xo
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I love the sunset photo, Bette! Wonderful message in your haiku!
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Thanks, Miriam! ❤ Wising you a day filled with wonders, my friend! xo
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Thank you very much, Bette!
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What a lovely sunset…yes, its splendour never ends as every single day it adds something new to the horizon. Thanks for a wonderful post Bette. Love and hugs.
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Thank you, Balroop! ❤ xo
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Wonderful!
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Thank you, Cindy! 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you! xo
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You’re welcome 💛
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Nicely done, Bette! Lovely photo too! ❤️
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Thanks so much, Janice. ❤ Wishing you a delightfully beautiful week, my friend… xo
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Thank you, Bette. Same to you, my friend! ❤️
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Beautiful photo, and I love the haiku! It goes perfectly with your photo! Thanks for sharing it with us! Blessings!
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Thank you, Gayl. Have a lovely week, my friend! ❤ Blessings & love… xo
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