well
it is
done
a book
mine
thin and monochromatic
beast and verse
love and madness
what we do to ourselves
what I’ve held
and continue
to store in my own heart
through personal trials
and gentle outward observations
it is
done
a book
for my children
something to hold in their hands
one day
when they need my heart nearby
I might be here
when they seek my heart
but if I’m not
it is
I’m of the old school belief if something is worthwhile eventually it will find its way, not a wonderful sales person for my own work, I must make an effort especially for my talented and generous friends and family who helped me realize this first publishing dream, so my friends, my very first illustrated book of free verse (some call them poems, my father believes poetry should rhyme – these verses do not) is available on my booksite – loveofthemonster.com
I thank you – how very exciting it is this morning to write this as the first white of winter presses against my studio door:)
anntogether 
this is so elegant, beautiful words, such great title..
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thank you, I appreciate your kind comment here
am:)
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Congratulations. Finishing a work like this is always gratifying.
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gratifying indeed, Robert
thank you
am:)
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Congratulations, AnnMarie, job well done. You should feel very happy, satisfied, fulfilled–and ready to tackle the next project. So … a book, once its pages are writ, is never really done because more pages beckon, the next book begs to be written.
P.S.: I think I mentioned this before, but I really do like your new header photo–little Mojo, and that elegant schooner sitting on the piano, reminding you …
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thank you, DS
it takes many souls to forge a book especially those written in one hand
am:)
thanks re:header – Mojo
schooner actually painted by my uncle:)
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Congratulations!!!!!
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thank you, Georgiann
am:)
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A dream come true. I’m excited for you. ❤
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thank you, Olga
I appreciate your words here
am:)
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