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These refl ecti ve prayers really partake of an arterial fl ow which is clearly always in you - always awaiti ng its parti cular expression. Guy Kett elhack Most generally I read at least one of the refl ecti ve prayers before I go to sleep at night; they give me peace and serenity. Lois Richardson
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I keep a copy of your book "From Recurrent Yesterdays" at my place in Chapel. By coming a short time before Midday Prayer begins, I have time to "pray" a few of the poems. I marvel at how you can write a poem about every situation. And I'm absolutely in awe of the poem "Musings On The Nativity". So thank you again and again for that. Sr. Mary Fay, OSB
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The poems In W. C. Flewelling's fifth collection, IN SILHOUETTE, present the acute observation of people and nature whose meanings lie beneath the quiet surface of domestic life, meanings only a poet's sure hand can uncover. John Mann, Poet and friend I enjoyed the collection, though I might be tempted to call it "The Dog man, The Poet and The Preacher"! "Assignation of Delight" is one of my absolute favorites. I'm glad it's here. (Also love "The...
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On "My West Virginia" - "What a wondrous anthem this is! I don't think I've ever heard you champion your home so fully and lyrically. I've heard you describe much of its landscape beautifully before this - but this is another order of praise. It's just wonderful, Bill. Be sure to make it the centerpiece of your next collection. (It comes close to the sort of complete rapture I bring to what I can express about my own beloved New York." Thanks!" -...
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I find that your poems should not be read quickly, but thoughtfully and with prayer. Sr. Mary Fay, OSB "I've read through the new collection and I find it wonderfully regaling. The varied content - arranged, it seems to me, to enhance one's sense of its variety - love the nature poems popping in and out when they do - makes this a rich and engaging feast. I'm so glad you included your Christmas sonnet sequence which deserves exposure. " Guy Kettelhack,...