My upcoming collection of haiku reflects the Maine I know and love. Here is a sampling of several stanzas from the section Autumn Leaves. I hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. I plan to have the entire collection edited, formatted and published before year’s end. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
Autumn Leaves
(Selected samples from MY MAINE, Haiku Through the Seasons by Bette A. Stevens)
Washed across woodlands
Blazing brush transforms the world
Into a canvas
Church steeples flashing
Like beacons across mural
Of the Master’s hand
Climb to the summit
Ascending steep timbered trails
Foliage at peak
Crispy, crunchy leaves
Frolic in the wind
Carnival classics
Skycastle ensigns—
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 taking time to read these selected verses from MY MAINE, Haiku Through the Seasons. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about them as I continue work on the collection. Wishing everyone a blessed and beautiful autumn. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author.
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Lovely haiku, congratulations and best wishes on your new book, Bette.
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Thank you, Alethea. ❤ Autumn blessings…
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You’re welcome ❤
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❤ Thanks, again! xo
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Oh, Bette! How fantastic. Looking forward to the release and celebrating your every success.
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Thanks so much for your support, dear Annette! ❤ xo
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A lovely poem. Maine is on my bucket list to visit. xxx
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Thanks you for your lovely comment, Adele. ❤ I hope you'll have a chance to visit us here in the land dubbed "The way life should be…" I grew up in New York and California, my husband and I have lived 'away' from our Maine in California and Virginia; but Maine is the place we call home.
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Blessings on your lovely home.
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Blessings right back to you, Adele… ❤
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You paint a lovely picture, Bette. Congrats on your upcoming release!
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful note, Jacquie. 🍁 May your autumn and every season be awesome! xo
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I love these, Bette! Your words paint a vibrant picture of fall in Maine. All the best with the new book.
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HI, Darlene. Thanks so much for your gracious words of support! 🍁 xo
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Thanks so much for featuring me and MY MAINE on your lovely blog, Sue! ❤ Blessings and love to you and yours. xo
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It was a pleasure to have you over, Bette. x
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Thank you, Sue. You rock! 🍁 xo
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Reblogged this on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author and commented:
I’m currently working on “MY MAINE, Haiku through the seasons” and hope to release my haiku collection before year’s end. AUTHORS: Are you launching a new book? Be sure to check out author/blogger Sue Vincent’s gracious offer to lend a hand. You’ll find it at the end of this post. Sue and I would love to hear from you. Thanks. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
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So happy for Bette as she prepares for a new book launch. Beautiful poetry. Thanks for sharing, Sue.
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It was good to have Bette over 🙂
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful note, Diana! ❤
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I can’t wait to read your new poetry Bette!
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Thanks so much… ❤ xo
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Beautiful, Bette. So exciting that you are hard at work on a new work of art. Congratulations!
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Thanks you, Molly! ❤ xo
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Enjoyed your Haiku, it ‘took me there’ and I was tempted to reach for my fall jacket. Well done, Bette! Thank you for sharing this, Sue.
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It was my pleasure, Mark.
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Thanks for your thoughtful note, Mark… ❤
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I love how Autumn Leaves captures a vibrant vision of Maine, Bette. I’m looking forward to your collection. When you’re ready, I’d be happy to showcase it on my blog as well. And how generous of Sue to offer spots to authors and others. She’s wonderful 🙂
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*blushes*
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Mae. ❤ I'll keep you posted on MY MAINE… And, yes, Sue is a gem. Blessings, hugs and kisses to both of you!
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These are beautiful, Bette! The words create such a vivid visualization. Congratulations on the new book and on your guest spot on Sue’s wonderful blog!
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Thanks for your encouraging words, Jan. 🙂 xo
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Bette, a master of haiku. What a stunning portrayal of your work, Bette!
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Eugenia! 🙂 You made my day… Blessings and love, my friend. xo
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Congratulations, Bette! Great news! ❤
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Thank you, Colleen! ❤ xo
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Huge congratulations on your new book, Bette:))x
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Thanks so much, Sarah! ❤ xo
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Congratulations, Bette. Your beautiful haiku make me want to go back to Maine. I’ve been there in the summer and it was absolutely gorgeous! I can only imagine what fall must look like. Love and hugs.
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Thanks so much for your encouraging words, Michelle. ❤ Hope you'll come back for an autumn Maine visit… xo
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This was beautiful Bette! Congratulations on your new book, it looks beautiful ❤
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Thanks so much, Debby! ❤ xo
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Congrats on this, Bette. It sounds clever, creative, unique, and lovely.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! 🙂 Happy Autumn! xo
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Wonderful! Really enjoyed reading them. All the best with your new book! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Janette! ❤
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Congratulations, Bette! Wishing you all the best with your new book! ❤ xo
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Thanks, Vashti! Wishing you an awesome autumn. 🙂
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Aw, thank you. You too, Bette!
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