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 by the firelight’s glow,
Sit Ben and Adam, Hoss and Joe,
Reflecting on the year that’s passed
And all the blessings they’ve amassed:
The lasting bond of four strong men,
The love of warm and faithful friends.
True wealth upon which life depends.
What happiness these walls have known,
As boys to manhood here have grown.
So many joys, but hardships, too,
Combine to create heroes true,
And fellowship ‘twixt me and you!
It’s a beautiful poem, full of warmth and the meaning of true friendship and family.
To me, the Cartwrights comprise what a true family is and should be…one for all and all for one. They will put themselves out not just for their family, but for a friend or even a stranger in need. So many people in today’s world can learn so much from this family.
It’s so true that the Cartwrights had many life lessons to teach today’s world. Did you know that a series of Bible lessons was developed using episodes of Bonanza (The Andy Griffith Show, too)? I thought that was a brilliant idea!
Your poem creates a warm and inviting scene as the wreath upon the door draws us inside the loving home. It’s a home we all know so well, and look at the friendships that have formed thanks to these forun strong and loving men. Thank you for sharing this with us. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, AC. Your heartwarming words do the same thing!
Lovely, Puchi! Your heartfelt words are a blessing to all Bonanza fans everywhere. Thank you!
Ah, so sweet of you to say so. That’s a blessing to me.
Very lovely. Thank you 🎄
Glad you enjoyed it, Adamsgal.
Merry Christmas à vous Puchi Ann que j’aimerais rencontrer pour partager une conversation sur la saga Cartwright.
Belle poésie qui nous ouvre le cœur. 💖🎄🤠
Merci, Monika. J’adorerais vous rencontrer aussi!
Lovely words summing up the love and respect of the Cartwright family
Little Joe forever
Thank you, Lynne. I know you share those feelings for our Cartwrights.
This is lovely, Puchi Ann, and happy holidays to you! It brought to my mind how these four strong men could also show emotion and love, to the point where some call the “gay,” and really, for these guys, that’s actually a compliment!
Thank you, Monette. I trust your holiday will, indeed, be a happy one!
This is a Beautiful poem. I am a great Bonanza fan. Thanks
I know you are! Thanks for the many times you’ve sent warm words about my stories.