Ten years ago,
Janet Wong taught a poetry class in
Laura Kvasnosky's basement. It was a magical time where I discovered that I was a verse novelist. I owe much to both ladies for my publishing career.
This poem was inspired this week by Janet Wong's poem "Old Friend" from Night Garden. It was first posted at Marilyn Carpenter's awesome blog,
Creating Connections.
My Old Friend, Janet Wong
In my mind,
a glimpse
of the black clad
poet
whose words lilt and rise
as echoes in my soul's ear.
Rhythms of poetry
and power,
loud laughter,
bold introductions,
an arm flung over the shoulder
of my memories.
Lorie Ann Grover, 2008