Reflections

by A.L. Kaplan (Editor), Michael Bornemann (Contributor), Salisa Grant (Contributor)

Reflections of life, living, and whispers of the past. Featuring poems by Michael Bornemann, Salisa Grant, Elayne Bond Hyman, Megan Madramootoo, Patrick McGann, S. B. Merrow, Barbara Morrison, Robin Stevens Payes, Anne Marie Wells, Nancy Joie Wilkie, and Joni Youse

The Maryland Writers’ Association (MWA) is a 100% voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the art, business, and craft of writing in all its forms. This publication was made possible in part by the dedication of our members and a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information, please visit Marylandwriters dot org

41 pages, Paperback

Published August 2, 2023

About the author

A. L. Kaplan’s love of books started as a child and sparked a creative imagination. Born on a cold winter morning in scenic northern New Jersey, she is the author of the novel, Star Touched, and several short stories including Hummingbird. Her most recent publication is Mark of the Goddess, which includes original illustrations. She is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, is the past president of Maryland Writers’ Association, and holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not writing or indulging in her fascination with wolves, this proud mother of two lives in Maryland with her husband and dog.

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Reviews

[Dale Lehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This tiny volume contains the winners of the Maryland Writers' Association 2023 poetry competition. In all, there are 11 poems: one first place winner, one second place winner, three third place winners, and six honorable mentions. Every one of them is a delight to read and re-read (even though, as I've said before, I'm a novice when it comes to poetry). My favorites come from the honorable mentions, but that's a personal thing, I'm sure. The last one in the volume, "Learning Curves" by Robin Steven Payes, really connected with me, possibly because my children--and a couple of my grandchildren, by now--are all grown up. But given how small the collection is, there is likely something here for everyone.