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“Final Performance” A Seasonal Transitions Poem by Bette A. Stevens

Aside

As summer comes to a close in Maine, autumn breezes usher in The Pine Tree State’s new season… These Fall Asters along the roadside inspired my poem “Final Performance.”

Fall Asters Closeup for POEM bas 2019

Final Performance

 

While asters, purple tutus donned

With velvet yellow crowns

Ballet to cricket violins,

Sway tiptoe in their gowns;

A golden orb in treetops rests

The stage a soft pale blue

And I among their audience

Too soon must say, “Adieu!”

 

© Bette A. Stevens, Maine author

Find more of Bette’s poetry and photography—and savor the timeless tranquility of “The Pine Tree State” in MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons 

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on 10/02/2019

Comments on: "“Final Performance” A Seasonal Transitions Poem by Bette A. Stevens" (68)

  1. Linda Mims said:
    09/09/2021 at 3:49 pm

    This is a beautifully crafted farewell to one season and hello to a new. Glad to see it again!

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  2. mizan said:
    02/22/2020 at 12:11 am

    It’s really an impressive and creative work. I agree to that shadowing would have been great. It is nice anyway.

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  3. Bhagyashree said:
    10/12/2019 at 9:37 am

    It flows so beautifully. I loved reading your aesthetically carved poem! Great job!🌸

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  4. Jacqui Murray said:
    10/07/2019 at 3:33 pm

    How beautiful and poignant. It is how I feel at this time of year, Bette.

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  5. macjam47 said:
    10/07/2019 at 8:58 am

    Bette, this is a lovely poem and full of delightful imagery. I love the purple tutus. Hugs, my dear friend.

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  6. Jennie said:
    10/06/2019 at 9:43 pm

    Lovely, Bette!

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  7. Anonymous said:
    10/06/2019 at 12:03 pm

    Enjoyed the poem very much. Old man winter is just around the corner.

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  8. Miriam Hurdle said:
    10/05/2019 at 4:37 pm

    The poem is splendid, Bette. It’s lovely to watch the ballet of blooms. Yes, we don’t want them to go too soon! ❤

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  9. DutchIl said:
    10/05/2019 at 11:26 am

    Thank you for sharing your lovely words!!… I prefer not to say “goodbye” because “goodbye” sounds too much like “forever”… plus, my garden is merely taking a needed winter’s nap and I know we’ll meet again in the spring… 🙂

    Until we meet again..
    May you always be blessed
    with walls for the wind,
    a roof for the rain,
    a warm cup of tea by the fire,
    laughter to cheer you,
    those you love near you,
    and all that your heart might desire.
    (Irish Saying)

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      10/05/2019 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely note, Larry… Sending bountiful blessings back your way as we, like the flowers, prepare for our autumn rest and winter nap. ❤

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  10. Teagan R. Geneviene said:
    10/04/2019 at 9:50 am

    Bette! This is breathtaking. I’m reminded of parts of Fantasia — your poem is that lovely. Hugs on the wing.

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  11. liyonadancer100 said:
    10/04/2019 at 6:53 am

    A friend of yours recommended me to your blog! such a great piece!!

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  12. D. Wallace Peach said:
    10/03/2019 at 6:18 pm

    So beautiful this gave me shivers, Bette. Love it.

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  14. Annika Perry said:
    10/03/2019 at 10:53 am

    Bette, a magical poem with wonderful imagery carried throughout – we are all blessed to be part of this beautiful performance by nature!😀🌺

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  15. Natalie Ducey said:
    10/03/2019 at 8:58 am

    Lovely, Bette, as always. Thanks so much for sharing, 🙂

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    10/03/2019 at 7:16 am

    Love it! Take a bow ❤

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  17. watchingthedaisies said:
    10/03/2019 at 5:24 am

    A lovely tribute Bette. I have some Asters in bloom too.

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  18. Gayl said:
    10/02/2019 at 9:20 pm

    Beautiful poem, Bette! And the photo is gorgeous! It doesn’t quite feel like Fall here in SC yet. But by the end of the week we should get cooler weather. It’s been in the 90s here! Blessings to you! xo

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  19. adaughtersgiftoflove said:
    10/02/2019 at 4:30 pm

    Lovely, still so hot in Ga.I love flower imagery.

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  20. Jan Sikes said:
    10/02/2019 at 3:36 pm

    “A golden orb in treetops rests…” That one line alone is true poetic expression!! Just beautiful, Bette!

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  21. Mae Clair said:
    10/02/2019 at 2:33 pm

    Lovely. I especially enjoyed “ballet to cricket violins.”
    Having just returned from your gorgeous Pine Tree State, I could really relate to this!

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  22. Jacquie Biggar said:
    10/02/2019 at 1:37 pm

    I love the upbeat ending, Bette! If not for the changing of the seasons, how could we appreciate them? 🙂

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  23. bowmanauthor/bowmaneditor said:
    10/02/2019 at 1:23 pm

    Beautiful images and incorporation of all the senses. Divine!

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  24. balroop2013 said:
    10/02/2019 at 12:44 pm

    So beautiful Bette…both the image and your words of adieu. Here, roses are still standing though winter is already knocking at he door of Fall.

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  25. D.L. Finn, Author said:
    10/02/2019 at 12:39 pm

    Love your goodbye to summer, Bette and picture.

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  26. harmonykentonline said:
    10/02/2019 at 12:01 pm

    This is a lovely poem, Bette. I love the imagery and the mood it evokes 😊

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  27. Bettie G said:
    10/02/2019 at 12:00 pm

    So beautiful!

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  28. awisewomansjourney said:
    10/02/2019 at 11:30 am

    This is almost as beautiful as you Bette! 😀 ❤

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  29. Jill Weatherholt said:
    10/02/2019 at 10:53 am

    Absolutely beautiful, Bette. Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤

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  30. Priscilla Bettis said:
    10/02/2019 at 10:43 am

    Lovely poem. Farewell, summer!

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  31. Sandee said:
    10/02/2019 at 9:50 am

    Most beautiful, Bette. You’re an excellent wordsmith.

    Have a fabulous day, my friend. ♥

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  32. Billy Ray Chitwood said:
    10/02/2019 at 9:36 am

    So lovely, Bette! ♥

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  33. robbiesinspiration said:
    10/02/2019 at 9:29 am

    A delightful poem, Bette. I love the change of seasons, spring and autumn. They are both so colourful.

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  34. short-prose-fiction said:
    10/02/2019 at 9:12 am

    Beautiful poem, Bette.
    “A golden orb in treetops rests” What an imagine.

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