Category Archives: writing: poetry

Things Which Make Me Think of Elizabeth, On Her Birthday

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Big, red hearts, worn on sleeves Open mouths, suspended in shock, anger, the need to finish what they are saying Ears, the need to be heard. Footie pajamas. Too much tequila, bike wrecks, knitting in the round, family, travel, turtles … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I’ve spent the day seeing ghosts. Not ghosts of people I know or the ghosts in my memory but people who are just out of the corner of my vision. I’m not accustomed to them being there, appearing, the man … Continue reading →

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My Own Deeper Real

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I think I’ve forgotten who I am. Once I enjoyed Saturday trail rides, parades at Christmastime, the Oyster Bowl, Azalea Festival, grooming my mount, dressing up like an elf or rodeo queen. My entire life now is about taking care. … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Sorry, still in the works but I keep losing my stuff switching computers…feel free to leave suggestions for improvement in the comments section. Shine (May 10th, 2009) Sidewalk sky no sun-bright spot, Even the svelte and flexible co-eds in their … Continue reading →

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I Hate Poets

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I hate poets. Self-important pricks Standing Up In front of a crowd Reading aloud Breathing in weird places.   Sure they may act Awkward, shy But still there they are Up there Reading And the words never Sound as good … Continue reading →

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Running on a Horse

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

A new poem, unfinished as yet.  Running on a Horse All the pain goes streaming out behind When we run, tears hit the wind, down a gravel road In some lonesome landscape of countryside and soul It’s like what they … Continue reading →

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What Liberty Means to Me

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Martina had an assignment for our Colonial Life and American Revolution Unit. The assignment was a fun one: Write a poem using the letters: L I B E R T Y.Here is her poem,What Liberty Means to MeLifeImportant freedomBest side … Continue reading →

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Beauty in Everyday Life

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Bettina Colonna Essert

My life is beautiful. I know. The sky hangs up there, the color of borax and the sun is an aluminum pie plate so shiny it hurts my eyes. The puppy, Thunder, who almost died a month ago is glossy … Continue reading →

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Writing. Reader beware!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I will sometimes be publishing a poem, fairy story or short story on this blog. Most will have been written as a way of memory-saving for our family. I know that they are not polished or ready to go to … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Shine  Sidewalk sky, flat, gray, no sun-bright spot, dimly glowed overhead Even the svelte and flexible co-eds in their short and slinky dresses Did not twinkle . Only the Carolina blue of the cap and gowners shone On this overcast … Continue reading →

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