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“Happy World Poetry Day!” BROOK SONGS a poem by Bette A. Stevens

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Happy #WorldPoetryDay! ~ Bette A. Stevens

Bette A. Stevens's avatarBette A. Stevens, Maine Author

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 03/21/2021

Comments on: "“Happy World Poetry Day!” BROOK SONGS a poem by Bette A. Stevens" (57)

  1. Vashti Q's avatar
    Vashti Q said:
    04/02/2021 at 1:08 pm

    Your poetry is beautiful, Bette. I have always wanted to visit Maine. I’m going to make it a point to do so sooner rather than later. ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  2. roughwighting's avatar
    roughwighting said:
    04/01/2021 at 5:05 pm

    Ahhhh! I feel like I was there. And I certainly WISH I was. Lovely poem. xo

    Liked by 1 person

  3. robbiesinspiration's avatar
    robbiesinspiration said:
    03/25/2021 at 7:48 am

    A beautiful poem, Bette, and I love the picture.

    Liked by 1 person

  4. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar
    Baydreamer said:
    03/23/2021 at 10:29 pm

    Beautiful words for a beautiful place, Bette. Just lovely and so tranquil. 💗

    Liked by 1 person

  5. Author Jan Sikes's avatar
    Jan Sikes said:
    03/23/2021 at 2:44 pm

    What a beautiful poem and photo, Bette! Thank you for sharing!

    Liked by 1 person

  6. karenringalls's avatar
    karenringalls said:
    03/23/2021 at 9:01 am

    A beautiful, magical poem. In my mind I was at the brook, enjoying all the sights and smells and gentle noises.

    Liked by 1 person

  7. DutchIl's avatar
    DutchIl said:
    03/23/2021 at 8:03 am

    Thank you for sharing a part of your world with lovely words and pictures!!… “Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)… 🙂

    Until we meet again..

    May flowers always line your path
    and sunshine light your way,
    May songbirds serenade your
    every step along the way,
    May a rainbow run beside you
    in a sky that’s always blue,
    And may happiness fill your heart
    each day your whole life through.
    (Irish Saying)

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  8. marianbeaman's avatar
    marianbeaman said:
    03/22/2021 at 7:16 pm

    I love the lake and (sometimes) a bubbly brook in our preserve. We are so fortunate to have the nurture of nature. Hallelujah! Very beautiful ode to spring and the cycles of seasons, Bette!

    Liked by 1 person

  9. John W. Howell's avatar
    John W. Howell said:
    03/22/2021 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you for this Bette. 😁

    Liked by 1 person

  10. Chen Song Ping's avatar
    Chen Song Ping @ TPTan said:
    03/22/2021 at 1:57 pm

    🙏🙏🙏 together with nature!

    Liked by 1 person

  11. Rosaliene Bacchus's avatar
    Rosaliene Bacchus said:
    03/22/2021 at 1:25 pm

    Happy World Poetry Day to you, too, Bette!

    Liked by 1 person

  12. balroop singh's avatar
    balroop2013 said:
    03/22/2021 at 1:21 pm

    Brook songs are beautiful in each season Bette. Enjoy the bliss and thanks for sharing.

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  13. Sandee's avatar
    Sandee said:
    03/22/2021 at 10:19 am

    I’d be going there often. So beautiful. To meditate and be one with nature is a wonderful thing. I’m going to say this again, Maine is a state I would love to visit.

    Have a fabulous day and week, Bette. ♥

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  14. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    03/22/2021 at 9:27 am

    You are blessed to have such inspiration and we are blessed that you share your good fortune! ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  15. patgarcia's avatar
    patgarcia said:
    03/22/2021 at 9:27 am

    Hi,
    I could see the changing of the seasons in my mind as I read your poem. It is short and yet it paints so many pictures that also compare to the changes we go through in life.
    Thank you. I love this one. I also figured out what I was doing wrong with receiving your blog posts.
    This one came directly into my email.
    Shalom aleiichem

    Liked by 1 person

  16. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar
    boundlessblessingsblog said:
    03/22/2021 at 9:22 am

    Felt so wonderful reading your amazing poem on the beauty of nature, Bette. Such a beautiful painting too. Lovely.

    Liked by 1 person

  17. Eugi's avatar
    -Eugenia said:
    03/22/2021 at 9:01 am

    How lovely, Bette, to have nature’s beauty close by for your inspirational walk. ❤️

    Liked by 1 person

  18. Norah's avatar
    Norah said:
    03/22/2021 at 6:08 am

    What a beautiful place to walk, captured so well in photograph and words.

    Liked by 1 person

  19. Annika Perry's avatar
    Annika Perry said:
    03/22/2021 at 3:55 am

    Bette, a heavenly location and no wonder your daily walks take you to the brook! You’ve conveyed its magnificence with poetic wonder and at the same time taking us beyond this earth! Wonderful, my friend! Xx

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      03/22/2021 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely note, dear Annika… Blessed and grateful– for the bounties of nature’s wonders and thoughtful friends like you. 💞 May your blessings abound! xo

      Liked by 1 person

  20. delphini510's avatar
    delphini510 said:
    03/22/2021 at 3:43 am

    Wonderful, Bette. The picture in itself is poetry and you hVe enriched it with your hymnal
    poem to nature.

    Miriam

    Liked by 1 person

  21. Becky Ross Michael's avatar
    Becky Ross Michael said:
    03/21/2021 at 10:30 pm

    I love this, Bette!

    Liked by 1 person

  22. beth's avatar
    beth said:
    03/21/2021 at 8:12 pm

    lovely

    Liked by 1 person

  23. Andrew McDowell's avatar
    Andrew McDowell said:
    03/21/2021 at 7:55 pm

    Same to you!

    Liked by 1 person

  24. Jill Weatherholt's avatar
    Jill Weatherholt said:
    03/21/2021 at 6:59 pm

    Such a beautiful poem, Bette. Thank you for sharing. xo

    Liked by 1 person

  25. Jacqui Murray's avatar
    Jacqui Murray said:
    03/21/2021 at 6:17 pm

    A quarter mile! How glorious. Beautiful poem, Bette.

    Liked by 2 people

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