Category: 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
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…
The Christmas Lamb (by JC)
Summary: In this tongue-in-cheek tale told in rhyme, Hoss makes a surprising discovery in the snow and brings home another stray for Christmas
Rating: G Words 1,000
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
To the One — A Poem by Adam Cartwright (By JC)
My entry for the World Poetry Day (March 21) Challenge — A poem by Adam Cartwright.
Summary: The choices a man makes in his youth may be called into question over time.
Rating K 221 words
Joe (by A-P)
Summary: A group of poems about Joe Cartwright .
Rating: K Word Count: 578
Giving You (by Foreverfree)
Summary: What love is all about – inspired by Joe – my favorite Cartwright.
My entry for The World Poetry Day 2018.
Rating: K Word count: 82
Colors (by AC1830)
Summary: Colors on the Ponderosa can come from unexpected places. My entry for World Poetry Day.
Rating – K, WC – 112
