In 1980, I was working for a small publishing house called The Pilgrim Press. My task was to acquire and edit social justice books. Very quickly I took a crash course in book publishing. I learned that every year in the fall an international book fair was held
Priceless, precious, unique and well done, Esther. Really good poem. Really you and really relevant. Allen Ginsberg gave you good advice years ago. It always shows, but this time it shines. Thank you.
Powerful. Just lit a yahrzeit candle for my wife who died 19 years ago. We must remember the past, do better in the future, or have no future. Thank you for the memory. I wept for the loss of my Betsy. I wept for the innocent victims of the bombing.
Well told. Reminds us how arbitrary yet calculated hate seems —and your story makes us question how people respond to terrorist acts and whether the actual bomber may be someone else.
wow. I can see that would be a strong motivation to continue.
I hosted him for a dinner when he was in Portland for an antiwar event in the '60s. He was lovely, especially with my 4 year old. I can still see them sitting together and playing at the piano.
I love this complicated poem for its beauiful complications.
What a story! I love the personal/political. I'm so glad that Armenian guy asked you to marry.
Priceless, precious, unique and well done, Esther. Really good poem. Really you and really relevant. Allen Ginsberg gave you good advice years ago. It always shows, but this time it shines. Thank you.
Powerful. Just lit a yahrzeit candle for my wife who died 19 years ago. We must remember the past, do better in the future, or have no future. Thank you for the memory. I wept for the loss of my Betsy. I wept for the innocent victims of the bombing.
I love this story! Thank you.
Family stories. The best!
What an amazing story. And very troubling but with a happy ending for you and Peter. Never heard this one XOXO
Well told. Reminds us how arbitrary yet calculated hate seems —and your story makes us question how people respond to terrorist acts and whether the actual bomber may be someone else.
wow. I can see that would be a strong motivation to continue.
I hosted him for a dinner when he was in Portland for an antiwar event in the '60s. He was lovely, especially with my 4 year old. I can still see them sitting together and playing at the piano.
thank you!
now I'm very curious what Ginsberg's advice was