As many readers may have noticed in my previous post last Friday, April 2 is recognized as World Autism Awareness Day, and I observed the occasion by posting “Song for One Who Cannot Speak,” one of the poems from a sequence contained in Tidal Air, my collection of poetry published by Pecan Grove Press in 2002.Coincidentally, on Friday a novel and exciting web site premiered. Awe in Autism, designed to increase awareness of autism while engaging readers through various forms of the arts, officially went public Friday morning after midnight. A policy statement describes the site: “Through original works of art, music, literature, poetry, photography and video, as well as many other resources, Awe in Autism seeks to provide inspiration and encouragement to those affected by autism.”
I am pleased to report that the initial appearance of Awe in Autism includes “Seeking Inklings in an Old Video,” another poem from my sequence in Tidal Air which concerns parents’ discovery and the diagnosis of autism in their child. Indeed, I was honored when Deborah French, the co-founder of Awe in Autism contacted me to request my poem for the debut of this interesting and informative new source. Therefore, I urge that all readers visit Awe in Autism to read my poem and to browse through the other fine features offered at the site.
[Readers are also reminded that Tidal Air is currently available at a special discount price of $10.00 during the month of April, National Poetry Month. Please see ordering details above and in the blog sidebar.]
1 comment:
Your poem at Awe in Autism is tender and moving. I look forward to reading more of your work. Thank you.
(I have just sent off a note to you with a check to purchase your books. I appreciate being able to purchase the collections directly from you.)
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