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I love words, every part of them from sound to rhythm to imagery and meaning .These poems representing my life’s journey span 50 years from my 20s to my 70s, preceded by my mother’s and continued by my daughter’s. They are not dated or arranged chronologically, but some poems reveal they were written at an earlier time In the epilog (The Art of the Gene) I give tribute to three generations of poets, with poems written by my late mother, and my daughter, whose work never ceases to bring tears to my eyes.
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Like strands of DNA
Or coiled brain matter,
The toad eggs float
On the pond’s murky surface,
After the full moon’s
Songfest,
Each dark spot
An embryo,
A mark
Barbara Fitzgerald loves words and the ways they can provide perspective on life, the natural world, and our experiences.
In a debut collection of poems penned over fifty years, she shares reflections on a variety of topics related to her life journey that has spanned from her twenties to her seventies. Within diverse original verse, a man contemplates his existence, a mantis hangs deep into January as a fossil of a nightmare under glass, love ends over dinner on a summer night, and white hairs invite candid observations about aging and death. Included is an epilogue that offers a tribute to three generations with touching poems written by her late mother and her daughter.
AngleSea is a volume of original poetry that poignantly explores nature, personal experiences, and the human condition.
About the Author
Barbara Fitzgerald has been writing poetry since childhood. She is a professional grant writer who resides with her husband, Roger, in Philadelphia. Barbara has two adult children and three grandchildren. This is her first book of poems.