New Book Coming
Posted by
poetroy
Posted on: 02/09/08
New Book Coming
I am now working on another book. It's about my travels with a small circus for a couple of months each year, for four years. I am posting this material as I go. Click "Circus Travels" in the toolbar above to find the chapters. They are still unedited, not in their final form. I would appreciate comments, either pro or con.0Vote!
"The White Tree"
Posted by
poetroy
Posted on: 12/21/07
"The White Tree"
My book, "The White Tree," was published in February, 2007. This was a great triumph for me, after so many years of more or less secret writing. Longstanding family illness kept interrupting me, so my writing never saw the light of day until just the last couple of years. The good part was that over the years I found out how much you can get done in hospital waiting rooms!On the cover of my book is a white tree, inspired by one I saw, when I was 15 in downtown Chicago. It was so beautiful blooming there all by itself in the midst of tall gray buildings, I had to write a poem about it then, and have always kept it in my mind as a symbol of how beauty can thrive in the midst of ugliness.
Although I had never used pastels, I used them to do the white tree on the cover, and was pleased, and somewhat surprised, that somehow I managed to make it look very like the tree in my memory.
This is the poem I wrote at 15:
THE WHITE TREE
Deep in the city stands one white tree
Lifting its petals for all to see
And to the beauty of that white tree
Attunes the beauty of God in me
Leading me on so I can be
As brave and lovely as this white tree
(The term "lovely" referred to the inner self, not outward appearance.)
My book is available from Think About It Publishing, P.O. Box 4006, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. It sells for $9.95, plus $3.00 shipping, plus tax, if you live in California.
-
The White Tree is full of heart-felt renderings that everyone can relate to. My personal favorites are SLEEPLESS and AUTUMN LOSS but then again I loved all of them. Please let me know as soon as you have published your book on Circus Travels. I plan to purchase and give your books as gifts later this year. You are truly gifted Troy and I appreciate the time and work you've gone to, to share your thoughts and experiences. Rhonda rhondar253@yahoo.com
NPR Topics: Health & Science
The latest health and science news. Updates on medicine, healthy living, nutrition, drugs, diet, and advances in science and technology. Subscribe to the Health & Science podcast.
Updated: 07 Aug 21:10
High Temps On Turf Fields Spark Safety Concerns
07 Aug 14:03
Schools and coaches love artificial turf because it's easy to maintain, and the field stays in great shape all year. But the air around synthetic turf can reach 160 degrees on a 90-degree day. New York City has canceled contracts for turf that contains recycled tires, because of concerns that the rubber adds to the heat-absorbing effect.
Schools and coaches love artificial turf because it's easy to maintain, and the field stays in great shape all year. But the air around synthetic turf can reach 160 degrees on a 90-degree day. New York City has canceled contracts for turf that contains recycled tires, because of concerns that the rubber adds to the heat-absorbing effect.
Documents Provide Glimpses Of Ivins' State Of Mind
07 Aug 13:21
The FBI released documents Wednesday, including e-mails written by Bruce Ivins, the Army scientist who killed himself after learning he was the prime suspect in the anthrax attacks investigation. The e-mails reflect what many call evidence of Ivins' declining grip on reality.
The FBI released documents Wednesday, including e-mails written by Bruce Ivins, the Army scientist who killed himself after learning he was the prime suspect in the anthrax attacks investigation. The e-mails reflect what many call evidence of Ivins' declining grip on reality.
What's The Best Remedy For A Bad Sunburn?
07 Aug 04:01
Though your first instinct may be to apply aloe vera, dermatologist Paula Moskowitz has another suggestion, and it's something you're likely to have around the house.
Though your first instinct may be to apply aloe vera, dermatologist Paula Moskowitz has another suggestion, and it's something you're likely to have around the house.
Evidence Against Anthrax Suspect Strong
06 Aug 22:04
Before Bruce Ivins became the focus of the anthrax investigation, suspicion had wrongly fallen on scientist Steven Hatfill. But the evidence against Ivins is much stronger. Investigators say he had the expertise, opportunity and access to carry out the attacks.
Before Bruce Ivins became the focus of the anthrax investigation, suspicion had wrongly fallen on scientist Steven Hatfill. But the evidence against Ivins is much stronger. Investigators say he had the expertise, opportunity and access to carry out the attacks.
Inroads Made Against Potent TB Strain
06 Aug 21:03
Extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) has cropped up in 49 countries, including the U.S. Its diagnosis is considered to be a virtual death sentence. But doctors in Peru are reporting cure rates almost as high as ordinary drug-resistant TB.
Extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) has cropped up in 49 countries, including the U.S. Its diagnosis is considered to be a virtual death sentence. But doctors in Peru are reporting cure rates almost as high as ordinary drug-resistant TB.
copyright © 2006 pnn.com, all rights reserved
RSS
