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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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 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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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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Posted in Family Humor Poetry Writing Challenges

Halloween Silly (by SJR Cartwright)

Summary: The silliest things can happen.  Halloween is a perfect time for nonsense.  The Cartwrights had some special guests for their dinner this night.
Rating: G Word Count: 501

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Poetry Romance

The Maiden With the Chestnut Hair (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: The captain’s daughter as seen through the eyes of a young, handsome sailor. Ben/Elizabeth.

Rating: K

Word Count: 172

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Christmas Spirit (by Cheaux)

Summary:  Getting into the spirit of Christmas

Rating:  G

This was created for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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You Are Not Alone (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: Just a little poem from the perspective of the three mothers: Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie.

Rated: K

Word Count: 243

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Posted in Humor Modern Day Poetry

Becoming Ben Cartwright, aka The Ballad of Lorne Greene (by JC)

Summary:  The day a balding, middle-aged, B-movie actor became a legend in the making. (Written in the style of Lorne Greene’s Number One hit recording of “Ringo”)

Rating: G     Word Count: 203

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From Adam’s Pen (by DJK)

Summary: Three poems in the voice of Adam Cartwright. Publish here in honor of the March Poetry Challenge though they have been individually posted elsewhere previously.

rating: k+word count: 302

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