A Poem from A Bettina Guest

“I have really enjoyed, learned from and look forward to reading Bettina Network’s Blog.  My contribution to the blog – as a member of the Bettina Network Community (that’s a great idea and I love it – am I going to get a membership card?) – is the following poem.  I keep it all over…

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Poetry – Valerie Gillies

copyright 2012 Marceline Donaldson We experienced a wonderful, brief, impromptu concert of troubador harp music by daughter accompanying her mother’s poetry recitation.  It was a magical time.  We thought we would share with you a small glimpse of Valerie Gillies’ poetry.  She has several books of poetry, if you are interested and would like to…

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Two Thousand &5, Seven Years Later

copyright Bettina Network, inc. for Jonathan Betts Fields 2012   Kid musicians battle the id further justice through thick and then permeate airwaves with soul and posture colorful words, diaphragm of opera from Shakespeare to Jay Z, defying nostalgia sleep new dreams and pray for contagion well blended harmony’s the weapon we’re waving.   Speaking…

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A Reflection at Life’s End!

copyright 2012 Bettina Network You have chosen to sing someone else’s song. You have chosen to dream someone else’s dream You have chosen to live someone else’s life –   and   – so you have chosen to die alone, grieved intensely, by those who watched your pain grow and consume your life. While your…

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