Category: Poetry
Love For A Moment (by JC)
Summary: Love comes unexpectedly to Hoss Cartwright, leaving a bittersweet memory. A poem inspired by “The Newcomers” (Season One) written by Thomas Thompson. (Written for the World Poetry Day 2018 Challenge)
Rating: G (550 words)
We Done Our Share (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: My entry for the March 2018 poetry challenge — It’s a little discussion among the brothers about loves lost which is spoken in three voices.
rating = PG13 word count = 282
The Poetry of Ben and Adam Cartwright (by JC)
Summary: With such a well of inspiration from which to draw, one could imagine them putting pen to paper on occasion. Ben’s “Journey to the Sea” is an homage to his three wives; “Girl in the Moonlight” was composed by Adam.
Rating K+ (WC 290)
The Black Letter “C” (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Ben’s delirium leaves him haunted.
Word Count: 605 Rating: K+
Cartwrights Forever (by JC)
Summary: A tribute in rhyme for everyone who loves the Cartwrights, especially those who love to write about them.
Rating: G (560 words)
Pride Before A Fall (by JC)
Summary: A poem about what can happen when a man’s pride gets in the way of love. If the subject is a Cartwright, it’s bound to be Adam.
Rating: T (400 words)
Poem: “Tirza’s Lament” (by JoaniePaiute)
Summary: My response to the “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” challenge of January 2017: a poem written in the Gothic style. I’m not sure Poe would approve of my attempt, but Tirza has always fascinated me, and she insisted on being part of this writing challenge.
Rating: K Word Count: 248
Stranger in the Night (by JC)
Summary: A Bonanza Gothic poem written for the 2017 “Once Upon A Midnight Dreary” challenge honoring the birthday of Edgar Allen Poe.
Rating: K+ (251 words)
CAUTION: EASTER BUNNY CROSSING (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: A reprisal of the episode in verse
Rating: K (260 words)
Remembering (by DJK)
Summary: Little Joe remembers another side of his elder brother. Also, a bonus poem about remembering.
Rated: K+ Word count: 1196
We Dance (by MissJudy)
Summary: This was a poem I wrote shortly after Pernell Roberts death, remembering his accomplishments and wonderful character. It’s not sad! Those who love Adam or Pernell or any of his other characters will understand exactly what I’m writing about. Sweet dreams!
Rated: K+ WC 200
The Ballad of Ben Cartwright (by ansinico)
Summary: l have put my own words to the air of an Irish drinking song, ‘The Wild Rover’ also called ‘No Nay Never’ l hope you like it.
Rated: K (500)
A Quartet of Limericks (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: Ben Cartwright reflects on his three sons in this quartet of limerick verses.
Rated: K (134 words)
Children are a Gift From God (by Alley May)
Summary: “A poem Ben would dedicate to his sons.”
Rated: K (407 words)
My Bonanza Poems (by ViveAdam)
Summary: I gathered here a few poems that Bonanza inspired to me
Rated: K WC 1300
