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Write a Haiku & Get the Kids Writing Too!
Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
Let nature inspire you… Our rock garden at the Farmstead is singing. The columbine were so glorious this season they inspired me to write “The Choral Debut,” a haiku (Japanese-inspired, non-rhyming three-line: 5-7-5 syllable poem). I hope The Choral Debut inspires you to get outdoors and let nature…
Write a Spring Haiku & Get the Kids Writing Too!
Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
Celebrate National Poetry Month! Countdown Commences (Spring Haiku) by Bette A. Stevens Happy April and Happy National Poetry Month. Snow pack is still in meltdown stage here at the farmstead in Central Maine, but spring blooms will soon be appearing. Johnny-jump-ups (like the ones I photographed on…
May your day be filled with wonders!
Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
A winter day’s inspiration: Late summer roses at the Farmstead in Central Maine Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. I’m a writer inspired by nature and human nature—one who needed an extra bit of inspiration on a cold winter’s day. These roses are a…
Sunbeam Melodies: HAIKU by Bette A. Stevens
Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
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…
Peregrines
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
? Along the promenade Between gracious quayside buildings And the broad majestic river A pair of falcons swooped low across the path With shrill otherworldly cries Like ghostly swallows Out of season Out of time Their savage beauty out of place Amid the tame scenery Of gaudy municipal flowerbeds.
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 