Guest author: Bette A. Stevens ~ My Maine … a new book!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent


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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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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52 Responses to Guest author: Bette A. Stevens ~ My Maine … a new book!

  1. Alethea Kehas says:
    November 8, 2018 at 17:14

    Lovely haiku, congratulations and best wishes on your new book, Bette.

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  3. Annette Rochelle Aben says:
    November 8, 2018 at 17:22

    Oh, Bette! How fantastic. Looking forward to the release and celebrating your every success.

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  4. Adele Marie says:
    November 8, 2018 at 17:33

    A lovely poem. Maine is on my bucket list to visit. xxx

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  5. Jacquie Biggar says:
    November 8, 2018 at 17:42

    You paint a lovely picture, Bette. Congrats on your upcoming release!

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  6. Darlene says:
    November 8, 2018 at 18:02

    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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  7. Bette A. Stevens says:
    November 8, 2018 at 21:32

    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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  8. Bette A. Stevens says:
    November 8, 2018 at 23:17

    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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  9. D. Wallace Peach says:
    November 9, 2018 at 02:11

    So happy for Bette as she prepares for a new book launch. Beautiful poetry. Thanks for sharing, Sue.

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  10. D.L Finn, Author says:
    November 9, 2018 at 03:09

    I can’t wait to read your new poetry Bette!

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  11. Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections says:
    November 9, 2018 at 10:46

    Beautiful, Bette. So exciting that you are hard at work on a new work of art. Congratulations!

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  12. markbierman says:
    November 9, 2018 at 11:55

    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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  13. Mae Clair says:
    November 9, 2018 at 15:00

    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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  14. rijanjks says:
    November 9, 2018 at 15:19

    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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  15. -Eugenia says:
    November 9, 2018 at 16:40

    Bette, a master of haiku. What a stunning portrayal of your work, Bette!

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  16. Colleen Chesebro says:
    November 9, 2018 at 20:45

    Congratulations, Bette! Great news! ❤

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  17. sjhigbee says:
    November 9, 2018 at 21:38

    Huge congratulations on your new book, Bette:))x

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  18. macjam47 says:
    November 10, 2018 at 14:31

    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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  19. dgkaye says:
    November 11, 2018 at 01:56

    This was beautiful Bette! Congratulations on your new book, it looks beautiful ❤

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  20. Bette A. Stevens says:
    November 11, 2018 at 17:49

    Thanks so much, Debby! ❤ xo

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  21. Jacqui Murray says:
    November 12, 2018 at 15:40

    Congrats on this, Bette. It sounds clever, creative, unique, and lovely.

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  22. Janetteartandwords says:
    November 13, 2018 at 11:34

    Wonderful! Really enjoyed reading them. All the best with your new book! 🙂

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  23. Vashti Q says:
    November 13, 2018 at 21:53

    Congratulations, Bette! Wishing you all the best with your new book! ❤ xo

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