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in memory of Virginia Heald
In memory of Virginia Heald
Haiku
gentle soul smiles welcome
bending to help without a word
but encouragement
mjNordgren 2/16/2024 N
Ed
comment from Eileen gives author hope
a gentleman
having carried two wives
through prolonged and painful
dying, is now quietly succumbing
to infirm age while retaining
his straight back, gentle smile
and stubborn spirit of strength
and giving
it is time for him to move to live nearer
beloved daughter and extended family
but how dearly we will miss him
Eleanor’s Song
support a friend
in her prolong effort
contribute to her celebration
of well-earned accomplishments
and accolades
enjoy the honor of being with her
as admirers gather to hear her read
from her beautiful new novel
rejoice in creativity and appreciation
rare publisher
i met our publisher in lunch and joyous conversation
Charles Portolano has reached out and given
to so many of our Writers in the Grove
in print in his beautiful The Avocet nature poetry quarterly chapbooks
and on-line in his weekly collections
Charles, our feisty and insightful “Sicilian from New York”
has created a unique attitude in the publishing world
by deliberately fostering community among poets
recognizing needs and finding ways to give special attention
where he knows it would not come naturally
it is my privilege to know Charles in person, now, too
mjNordgren 2/24/2022 Scottsdale, Arizona