There’s nothing quite like a twilight sky to fill the soul with awe—even at the close of a bitter winter day. Photo taken at the farmstead in central Maine in mid-winter inspired this writer to pen a winter tale. What’s inspiring you today? ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
Winter Tale
Haiku by Bette A. Stevens
Periwinkle sky
Sings a winter lullaby
Twilight paints its tale
WRITING TIPS FROM BETTE
Discover more about how to write haiku and other poetry:
- Tips for children and adults from Bette A. Stevens on writing poetry https://4writersandreaders.com/2016/10/19/have-fun-writing-haiku-get-the-kids-writing-too/
Find out more about author Bette A. Stevens and her books at http://viewauthor.at/BetteAStevens
Comments on: "Winter Tale (HAiKU) by Bette A. Stevens" (66)
i’m drawn towards
your poetic
story 🙂
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Thanks for your thoughtful note and visit. 🙂 Wishing you a winter week filled with wonders…
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Beautiful picture! Your Haiku is glorious too!
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Thank you so much for your visit and lovely note, Ultra. ❤ Have a beautiful day, my friend.
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Hello Bette,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo and haiku!
Best,
Sigrid
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Thank you, Sigrid. 🙂
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That photo is absolutely stunning! Just gorgeous. And your haiku is the perfect complement. Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina
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Thanks so much, Tina. 🙂 Wishing you and yours an absolutely beautiful day! xo
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Amazing sky, Bette, and a lovely haiku to go with it. I recognize the barn from other photos –
you have a beautiful place.
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Thanks, Diana. We’re getting a bit tired of the snow, but sooner or later, spring will get sprung again here on the farmstead. ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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Don’t show that picture around too much, Bette, because you’ll have a lot of people moving to Maine. That is a gorgeous sky.
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Your sweet note got me giggling, Jacqui…here in Maine they say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes, it’s sure to change.” Needless to say, the same goes for the sky. I was thrilled to be able to capture this one. ❤ Blessings and hugs… xo
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Absolutely gorgeous, Bette!
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Thanks so much, Norah. ❤ Have a lovely week, my friend. xo
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It was my reading pleasure, Bette. You have a great week, too. 🙂
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Beautiful Haiku and gorgeous photo. You sure know how to set a mood, Bette ❤
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Thanks so much for your sweet note, Tina.<3 Blessings and love… xo
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Stunning photo and such a lovely, fitting poem as accompaniment. ❤
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Thanks so much, Carol. With you a blessed and beautiful weekend, my friend! ❤ xo
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Terrific haiku, Bette–I think this is my favorite of them all. 🙂
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Thank you, Cathleen. 🙂 Your note made another stormy day so much brighter! Blessings and love… xo
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Bette, what a beautiful photo and haiku to go with it. I love it! Blessings! xo
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Thank so much, Gayl. More snow here today…can’t wait for spring to get singing! ❤ xo
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Beautiful photo & poem Bette, I love your creative flare!
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Thank you so much, Jennifer! ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xo
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I just loved it.😍💗
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Thank you, Ankita! ❤ xo
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Classic haiku is the best! And of course “periwinkle” makes it sing. Stay warm and cozy, spring will come!
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Hi, Mary. Thanks for your thoughtful note, my friend. Winter is having another winning day, but we’re cozy and warm watching another Nor’Easter storm. And dreaming of spring… ❤ xo
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Beautiful words to grace an incredible photo!
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Thanks so much, Annette. ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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And what a tale! 😃 A stunning photo, my heart soars at the image and your accompanying words! ❤️
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Dear Annika, thanks so much for such lovely words to brighten this stormy day… ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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This is beautiful Bette. Your lovely words against a stunning sky. Perfect.
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Thanks so much, Eugenia. ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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Thanks so much for sharing, Natalie. I’m feeling the love and sending a bushel full back to you, dear friend! ❤ xoxoxoxo
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Wow! What an awesome photo and lovely haiku Bette!!! 🙂 ❤ xoxoxo
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Hugs! ❤
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Lovely, Bette. Such tranquil beauty and peace. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Natalie! ❤ Have a beautiful week, my friend. xo
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Beautiful, Bette. You have such a talent!
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Thanks so much, Noelle. We’ve another Nor’easter headed our way… Hope you’re enjoying lovely weather in your little piece of paradise! ❤ Hugs… xx
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Wonderful Bette, both the Haiku and your stunning picture.
Twilight is dreamy and made for whispering tales.
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. Dreamy whispers–I love that imagery. ❤ Wishing you the sweetest of dreams, dear friend. xo
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Beautiful haiku, Bette! 😀 xx
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Thanks so much, Vashti. ❤ Hugs and love…
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That is a gorgeous photo. The sky is on fire and the snow looks ice cold. Just beautiful!
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Thank you, Mae. Another storm on the way–spring is waiting ever so patiently in the wings. ❤ xo
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Another storm? Oh no! Spring can’t come soon enough (although as I type this, it is snowing in my neck of the woods, I don’t think Mother Nature got the memo) 🙂
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I love this photo, haiku combo, Bette.
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Thank you, Robbie! ❤ xo
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Wow! i love twilight and when the sky is so colourful, it is natural to write poetry! Lovely Bette! Your haiku is inspiring me! Love and hugs.
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments, Balroop. ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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What a glorious twilight scene, Bette!
Your Haiku is glorious too!
And periwinkle is my favorite color.
Have a blessed week. Hugs
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Thanks so much, Tracy. ❤ I love periwinkle too…it's one of those colors that dreams are made of. Blessings and love to you and yours, dear friend. xo
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You could not paint a more beautiful picture Bette 🌼
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Brigid. ❤ Blessings and love… xo
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You are so clever and artistic with these Haikus! You paint a picture without the photo in my mind. Nicely done, Bette! Hugs xx
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Thanks so much, Janice! ❤ xo
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