by bethwestcott | Jun 27, 2026 | Book recommendation, Historical Fiction, History and Poetry, Longfellow's Evangeline, Poem
A volume entitled Evangeline stood hidden on a shelf behind some storage containers. It’s a book of poems written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which I long intended to read but never took the time to do so. I discovered it a few days ago. The narrative poem,...
by bethwestcott | Mar 28, 2026 | nature, Poem, seasonal thoughts, spiritual renewal, Spring
Renaissance The soft spring air, the gentle breezes, The scent of damp earth and newly-mown grasses, The glimmering lake, diamond-sparkling water Reflecting blue sky, budding trees on the shore. The worms and ants and grubs in the earth Wriggle and scurry and squirm...
by bethwestcott | Oct 5, 2022 | Autumn, images of fall, nature, Poem
AUTUMN POEM When songbirds flock together, Preparing for southward flight, And shorter days spread darkness Into longer nights, The wind blows pinecones from the trees While acorns plunk to earth, And frisky squirrels hop to and fro Hoarding food for winter’s dearth....
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