Suzanna, this poem will be hailed as an absolute classic portrayal about community journalists and what we do. Thank you so much for writing it, and having the talented Bob Leonard read it, as a gift to all attending the first holiday reception of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative and our paid subscribers, on Dec. 7 at historic Witmer House in Des Moines.
Thank God all of you continue to write - and write so well. You are changing lives each and every day with your powerful words that tell lovely stories that can entertain, comfort, and challenge the reader at the same time.
Thank you for this poem that perfectly and succinctly captures so much of why we love Iowa and of the importance that Iowa Writers' Collaborative has for so many readers today. Thank you for sharing your voice.
Suzanna, this poem will be hailed as an absolute classic portrayal about community journalists and what we do. Thank you so much for writing it, and having the talented Bob Leonard read it, as a gift to all attending the first holiday reception of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative and our paid subscribers, on Dec. 7 at historic Witmer House in Des Moines.
Thank you, Chuck. I know you have lived this experience. You are one of the Greats!
Very moving Suzanna. You take the reader there. Thank you. Chuck Offenburger has it right: a classic.
So glad you can feel part of the journey/beat of this poem. Xxoo
Oh, my, you captured the layers and layers of what we are trying to do. Thank you for your spirit, your talent, and your presence among us.
Julie, thank you for all you do!
Thanks for this song! It jogs my memory about the things that drew me back to rural Iowa/Minnesota/South Dakota.
Thank you, George. How nice it tapped into your memories!
Thank God all of you continue to write - and write so well. You are changing lives each and every day with your powerful words that tell lovely stories that can entertain, comfort, and challenge the reader at the same time.
Kathi, thank you for all your support of IWC!
One more of your remarkable poems! It was an honor and a joy to read it! Thank you...
You read it perfectly, with emotion and the right emphasis.
Thank you for this poem that perfectly and succinctly captures so much of why we love Iowa and of the importance that Iowa Writers' Collaborative has for so many readers today. Thank you for sharing your voice.
Thank you, Kathy. I appreciate you commenting!