REVELATION, a poem by Bette A. Stevens
- Find more of Bette’s poetry and explore her blog at http://www.4writersandreaders.com
Archive for the ‘My Poetry’ Category
Aside
BROOK SONGS a poem by Bette A. Stevens
Inspired 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
- Take a “Look inside” all of Bette’s books on YOUR AMAZON.
- You’ll find more of Bette’s poetry right here on her blog
[Explore Bette’s Blog]
Aside
A Monarch Butterfly Haiku by Bette A. Stevens
I’ve only spotted a dozen monarchs here at the farmstead in Central Maine this summer. Recently, two delightful specimens danced around the garden where I encourage milkweed to grow alongside the flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables that we harvest. I grabbed my camera just in time to capture one of our regal visitors pirouette upon the peppermint. ~ Bette A. Stevens
- To find out how you can help protect monarch butterflies—one of our amazing pollinators— download your free poster here:
PROTECT MONARCH BUTTERFLIES free-poster
- Find out how to tell a male monarch from a female monarch and discover other amazing monarch butterfly facts
- Enjoy monarch crafts, games, gardening and discover so much more
WHERE?
Download Bette’s free pdf here:
FUN & LEARNING with MONARCHS (free pdf)
Maine author/illustrator Bette A. Stevens
“Inspired by nature and human nature.”
Find all of Bette’s books at YOUR AMAZON.
[Bette’s Blog]
Aside
A Day Away, Plus a Poem for May by Bette A. Stevens
Click on the photo to enlarge
An Author’s Day Away
How does this Central Maine writer like to kickback and relax? A day trip to the coast is most welcome every now and then. And, it’s bound to be inspiring.
The forecast was perfect—60s and sunny with a coastal spring breeze. We packed the car (jackets/coffee/snacks) and headed south along The Moosehead Trail (Route 7 from Newport to Belfast), then east over Head of Tide Road to meet Route 1, where we drove north to Searsport to enjoy one of our favorite spots—Moose Point State Park. This coastal gem is the perfect spot to savor an afternoon picnic, revel in the views of Penobscot Bay, climb its rock-bound shore and trek the trails through an awe spruce forest. Ah, the magic of Maine!
Thanks for hopping on board, friends. What’s your favorite spot to enjoy on a day away?
~ Bette A. Stevens
Back to Bette’s Blog
Aside
Sunbeam Melodies: HAIKU by Bette A. Stevens
Spring Magic?
I was fortunate to capture spring’s magical beams composing melodies on our daffodils along the walkway to the Farmstead late last week. Naturally, I got inspired. Grabbed the Cannon, downloaded several images to my laptop and played around with photo editor. I’m a writer inspired by nature who loves to capture the moments and to create new images too. What’s inspiring you?
Aside
Rainbow Promises, a HAIKU by Bette A. Stevens
Spring has finally sprung after a long and frigid winter at here at The Farmstead in Central Maine. Captured a rainbow and its promise in a spring Haiku. Hope you’re enjoying the sensational sights, sounds and scents of the season, friends! ~ Bette A. Stevens
Aside
An Apple Blossom HAIKU by Bette A. Stevens
It’s National Poetry Month
What’s inspiring you?
Here in Central Maine the snow is melting at last, leaving bare ground and brown grasses in ever-growing patches where new tints, tones and shades of greens are magically appearing each day. Lilacs and apple trees will soon be budding. I can hardly wait for apple blossom time. We have six varieties of apple trees here at the farmstead and their blooms are more than enough to regenerate this winter-laden soul. Of course, the real blooms won’t arrive until May, but since April is National Poetry Month, I thought I would check out Wikimedia where I found this perfect picture (before my photo and text edits) to inspire the blooming muse inside a little early. We’re finally enjoying some spring sunshine, but ready for some April showers to bring us those May flowers, too. ~ Happy Spring! ~ Bette A. Stevens
What’s inspiring you this spring?
Aside
April is National Poetry Month: What are you writing?
I’m planning to write a poem each week during National Poetry month. Here’s my latest, a haiku inspired by a photo from last year’s spring garden since snow is still in mid-melt stage here in Central Maine. Ah, spring!
What are you writing this month?
~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator
Aside
Haiku by Bette A. Stevens
APRIL IS POETRY MONTH!
What are you writing?
Here’s a Spring Haiku from me. Snow is still covering the ground here in Central Maine, but I’m looking forward to watching those new blooms appear. I’ll be listening for their song. ~ Bette A. Stevens
Aside
Nothing Better than Love
Writespiration #32
Here’s what I think. How about you?
Nothing Better than Love
Love is an ice cream sundae on a summer’s day—
Vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge, walnuts, whipped cream and a cherry.
Love is grandchildren squealing with delight as they say,
“Mmmmm. I love you, Grandma!”
~ Bette A. Stevens
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Written
on 10/09/2015