Posted in Family Poetry

Among The Ponderosa Pines (by Heather-Chrysalis)

Summary: A poem about the Ponderosa Pines and the Cartwright family and how similar they are.

Rated G      Wordcount: 135

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Posted in Joe Cartwright Poetry Writing Challenges

And to All a Good(ish) Night (by PSW)

Summary:  *With thanks and apologies to either Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston Jr (apparently there’s some question…)
Rating:  G  525 words
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2024 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

The Brightest Gift (by wx4rmk)

Summary: Adam finds an old miner’s lamp and shares the history with his family.
Rating:  G  265 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Ponderosa Haiku (by wx4rmk)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  35 words
Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Remember, Remember (by faust)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  230 words
Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Ponderosa Christmas (by AC1830)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  135 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Christmas Has Come (by mcfair_58)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  350 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Trimming the Tree (by DJK)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  135 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Family Poetry

My Pa (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: A tribute from Adam, Hoss and Joe for Father’s Day (transcribed by Puchi Ann)

Rating: K

Word Count: 88

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Posted in Family Hurt/Comfort Poetry Ponderosa (The) - TV series

I Like Dreamin’ (by Heather-Chrysalis)

Summary:  A special and personal poem about what Bonanza means to me.

Rated G          Wordcount: 478

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Poetry

Heap on More Wood! (by Heather-Chrysalis)

Summary:  He only did what he needed to do.
Rating:  G
Words:  160
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Poetry

I Saw Her Again (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: Of love, loss, and hope for the future. A poem from Ben’s point of view.

Rating: K

Word Count: 202

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Posted in Poetry

A Wreath of Blessings (by PuchiAnn)

Summary:  A poem originally inspired by a Christmas card showing a wreath made from pine branches and cones and sent out years ago to Bonanza friends. Word count: 122 Rating: K A wreath of Ponderosa pine Tells me that it’s Christmas time. Outside, a fleece of shim’ring snow, Within, bathed…

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Poetry Romance

My Angel Went To Heaven Today (by BettyHT)

Summary: a poem about Ben’s life from Boston to the Ponderosa and his family there.
Rating: PG  Word Count: 540

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Poetry

The River (by JC)

A view from the riverbank, the one left behind. A poem of transition, resistance, and acceptance. Posted in recognition of World Poetry Day 2022.

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