“Autumn Leaves” from My Maine (Poetry & Photography Collection) by Bette A. Stevens
Inspired by The Pine Tree State—Maine’s diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people—the author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs, reflect the Maine she knows and loves. My Maine, Haiku through the Seasons by Bette A. Stevens takes readers on a poetic journey through the state’s four distinct seasons. Whether you’re a native Mainer or from away, Stevens’s short story poems and photographs will resonate. The collection opens with Maine Pines and People. The journey continues with the rejuvenating spirit of Spring Awakenings and Summer Songs; then on to more of Maine’s extraordinary places and people in Autumn Leaves and Winter Tales. In addition to its poems and photographs, My Maine includes state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State.
Lovely poetic snapshots of Maine“This collection of haiku takes about an hour to read, but I recommend a slower savoring of this literary treat. Arranged by season, each poem is an exquisite snapshot of life in Maine — its landscapes, wildlife, people, pastimes, heritage, and communities. They stand alone, but the book’s real beauty is how, when strung together, they create a poetic photo album that captures the heart of the state. A lovely read that I highly recommend.” ~D.W. Peach
Autumn Leaves
Selected excerpts from MY MAINE, Haiku Through the Seasons (Poetry & Photography Collection) by Bette A. Stevens
Washed across woodlands
Blazing brush transforms the world
Into a canvas
Church steeples flashing
Like beacons on the mural
From the Master’s hand
Climb to the summit
Ascending steep timbered trails
Foliage at peak
Crispy, crunchy leaves
Frolic about in the wind
Carnival classics
Skycastle pennants—
Clever couriers announce
The coming tempest
Harvesting, mulching
Gardener’s work never done
But oh, the rewards
Cinnamon, nutmeg
Pumpkin confections abound
Connoisseur’s delight
Window panes clatter
Leaves scatter in the whirlwind
Green fields turned umber
Drifting off to sleep
Reposing in tawny beds
Autumn leaves at rest
Thanks so much for stopping by to read these selected verses from MY MAINE, Haiku Through the Seasons. Wishing everyone a blessed and beautiful autumn. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
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November is a month when the last leaves of a glorious season in Maine are soon to be whisked away. It’s also a month when families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving across the USA. Whether you are planning to travel near or far, or maybe just to stay at home where it’s cozy and warm, I wish you all the Happiest of Holidays! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
Autumn’s vibrant display of colors never fails to inspire and writing Haiku (a Japanese-inspired three-line: 5-7-5 syllable poetry form) is one of my favorite ways to capture nature’s stories. Haikus are usually written about nature. Here’s what I came up with this week. What’s inspiring you this autumn? ~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
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on 10/08/2019