Much of my poetry is inspired by the gardens, fields and woods here at the farmstead in central Maine as well as by the natural beauty and by the people of The Pine Tree State.
A peek inside Bette’s first poetry & photography collection: MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons available in paperback and eBook.
The Pine Tree State
Maine pines and people
Survivors, resilient souls
Standing tall and proud
Pragmatic figures
Independence their calling
Rugged yet limber
Growing where they choose
While rising ever higher
Strong limbs branching out
Tempering spirits
Amidst the boundless medley
Solid, steady, proud
Diversity (A preview into one of Stevens’s poems to be included in her second—”Heaven and Nature Sing”—collection) was inspired by the early June blooms (photograph), a soothing balm after those long, cold Maine winters. One that never fails to enthrall us each spring. The natural world has much to teach us about life and living…
Diversity
by Bette A. Stevens
Splendor of countless pigments
In gardens they combine
Echoing grandiose harmony
Serenity you’ll find
And so it is with people
Of every thought and hue
Diversity’s resplendency
Reflecting me and you
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Comments on: "The Splendor of Diversity—discover it in the garden (poem by Bette A. Stevens)" (111)
Bette, your beautiful photo inspired such a wonderful and profound poem – I love how it moves from the colour and diversity of your garden to humanity itself. Why does harmony have to be so difficult, why not celebrate the wonder of diversity? It is very exciting with your next collection ‘Heaven and Nature Sing‘ and one eager reader here waiting for more details of publication date etc. Wishing you a lovely weekend, my friend. hugs, Annika xx
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Congratulations on MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons. Such a wonderful effort, and you sure know how to draw inspiration from what Maine has to offer. I enjoyed both poems. Really love the last two lines, ‘Diversity’s resplendency, Reflecting me and you’ of Diversity. There is much beautiful around us and in each of us. Much love to you, Bette ❤
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Bette, good to see you here. I have subscribed to your blog but have not received any posts recently. So, I subscribed again.
Also, when I tried to leave a comment on your blog today, the black box strung all the words together. Not sure what’s causing that. All best to you!
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Hi, Marian. Thanks so much for the visit, the note and the heads-up… Blessings and hug, my friend!
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Congratulations, Bette! 😀. Your poetry is a gift to the heart and soul.
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Thanks so much for your visit and heartwarming note, dear Jennie!
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My pleasure, Bette. Best to you!
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Gorgeous poetry, Bette.
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Thanks and hugs, dear Robbie! ❤
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Hugs back, Bette. It’s lovely to see a post from you.
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Beautiful Bette. You’re most beautiful, too.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Hugs. ♥
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Wishing you the same, dear Sandee. ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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Wonderful, Bette! It is so lovely to see you! Cher xoxoxo
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Thanks, dear Cher. xo
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Congratulations dear Bette. You are looking so beautiful in your picture 🥰🥰
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Thank you so much, Kamal! ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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You are always welcome dear Bette. Hugs 🤗🤗🤗
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Beautiful Bette! დ
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Thanks so much for the visit and lovely note, Cindy! xo
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Exciting news that you have a new poetry collection in the works! Sharing.
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Still have a long way to go, but having fun along the way! Thanks and hugs, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Bette!
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Such fabulous poetry dearest. Love how flamboyant your words are. Really incredible. What is better than a Poem inspired by nature? Lovely.
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Thank you.
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My absolute pleasure. Have a fantastic week.
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I love this poem. 💛❤️💙
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Thanks so much for your lovely and thoughtful note. ❤ Have a blessed and beautiful day!
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Lovely! I especially liked: And so it is with people
Of every thought and hue
Diversity’s resplendency
Reflecting me and you
Sharing!
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Thanks so much for your lovely note and support, Jina. ❤ Wishing you a blessed and beautiful week! xo
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Bette, lovely post! And congratulations on your next book. I know it’s a long road each time we start one, so I’ll be thinking of you. 🙂
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful note, Sherrey! ❤
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This is beautiful, Bette. The poem is soothing and inspiring. It also awakens us to a deeper understanding; if we can see and appreciate the beauty and diversity that is in bloom, perhaps we can open our eyes to beauty and diversity among each other. I think that’s why nature and the great outdoors is the best teacher of all. Thank you!
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I’m with you, Jennie… Nature is the very best teacher–she tells the best stories, is never boring and surprises us again and again by spurring us to look, think and walk farther than we ever thought we could! ❤ Sending lots of love your way! xo
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Beautifully said. That’s why you are a poet. 🙂
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Hi Bette, I really like the titles and everything about this poems. “The Pine Tree State”, powerful, optimistic words. I agree wholeheartedly with your sentence “The natural world has much to teach us about life and living…”. “Diversity” speaks volumes. Beautiful words. 🙂
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Thanks so much for your visit and lovely note, Erica! ❤ Have blessed and beautiful week, my friend.
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Lovely post thnx to share this lovely post
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Simply beautiful, Bette – and such a lovely photo of you and your garden. Toni x
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Thank you, Toni! 🙂
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Bette’s book, My Maine, is a jewel. I got to read it early, and she is a gifted poet!
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Hugs! ❤
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Beautiful poetry as always Bette. I am with you on the blessings of Nature, and I love your garden.
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Thanks so much, Brigid. No matter the season, nature never fails to inspire us… How blessed we are! ❤
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Congratulations Bette on your beautiful collection of nature poetry!! I’m a nature lover too and just released my ebook on nature poetry called “ Blossoms and Foliages”! I would love to read your aesthetic creations soon ❤️❤️
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Thanks so much, Daisy. ❤ Send the link to "Blossoms and Foliages" as I would love to check it out!
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O that would be a pleasure Bette!! Please find the link here:- https://www.theblogchatter.com/download/blossoms-and-foliages-by-daisy-bala/
You’re most welcome to leave a comment or write a review for it!! Thankyou for your interest 😊❤️
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“Diversity” is a marvelous poem! Cute picture of you, by the way!
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Thank you, Linda. ❤ Spring is such an inspiring season… May your week be filled with wonders, my friend. xo
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A lovely timely poem, Bette. And great picture of you!
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We still have so much to learn and nature is a great teacher… Have a wonderful week, Diana! ❤ Hugs!
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Lovely poem and lovely You, Bette. Congratulations! And that photo is stunning! xo
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Thanks so much, Lauren. ❤
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Love your winning smile in that photo, Bette. It matches the beauty and soul of your poetry!
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Hugs and happiness to you, dear Mae… ❤
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I love this picture of you, Bette! Your smile lights up the world! Congrats on a new book!!
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Thanks so much, Jan! ❤ New book in the works, but won't be out until 2021. xo
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Congratulations on publishing your next tome. The author photo is awesome, evoking the gardening theme. Diversity is splendid. We humans have yet to learn that!
I will share this on Facebook, Bette!
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Thanks so much, Marian! ❤ Hugs and happy week, my friend.
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Bette, I yearn for the day when we humans can appreciate and celebrate the beauty in the diversity of our species.
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What a day of rejoicing that will be! ❤
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Fabulous poetry and picture! Congratulations Bette.
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Thanks so much, dear Balroop. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend…
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Congrats Bette. Thanks for sharing your poetry and love for nature and inspiration.
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Thanks so much for your support!
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You’re welcome!
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Wonderful poetry and beautiful photo. I always enjoy your writing.
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Thanks so much, Karen. Have a blessed and beautiful week! ❤
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This post made me smile, Bette.
Have a fabulous day and week. ♥
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So glad you enjoyed it, Sandee. ❤ Wishing you a fabulous day and a week filled with wonders… xo
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I love that photo of you!
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Thank you, Alethea. ❤ xo
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You’re welcome ❤
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Hugs! ❤ xx
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Congratulations, Bette! ❤️
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Thanks, dear Eugenia! ❤
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You’re welcome! ❤️
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Beautiful, Bette! And what a gorgeous, happy photo, too! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks so much, Marcia! ❤ Have a lovely week…
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And you, as well! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you for sharing a part of your world with your lovely words!!.. 🙂
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.
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
(Irish Saying)
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Thanks so much, Larry! Sending lots of love your way…
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that’s lovely, bette, and congratulations –
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Thanks so much, Beth. 🙂
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Transports me into a beautiful world! ❤
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Hugs and happiness to you and yours, dear Annette… ❤
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Congratulations, Bette and this is a beautiful poem. Look at those lupins. ❤ I love the new picture of you. Xx ❤
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Thanks so much, Jane. ❤ Spring never fails to inspire… Have a blessed and beautiful week, my friend.
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Congratulations on your next collection, Bette!
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Thanks, Jill. Still have lots to do, but enjoying the journey… ❤ Have a great week! xo
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Beautiful poetry, Bette. So vivid!
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Thanks, dear Robbie! ❤
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Beautifully inscribed. Thanks for sharing this soulful creation ☺
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Thank you for the lovely note.
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Congratulations, Bette. I especially enjoyed your poem about diversity. I look forward to reading your new book.
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Thanks so much, Norah! 🙂 xo
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I love the Diversity poem. Perfect!
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Thanks so much, Darlene. ❤ xo
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Congratulations Bette. You look so amazing in picture ♥️🤗.
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Thank you, Anjali. ❤
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You’re welcome 🤗🙏♥️
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Awww…..lovely. Thank you Bette დ
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Thank you, Cindy. ❤
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Congratulations, Bette, on your next poetry book!
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Thank you, dear Miriam. ❤ Still have a long way to go… xo
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It’s good to know you’re getting there, Bette! 💖
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