My eyes close and the journey begins . . . So begins "Nightcanvas," the first in a volume of poems which explore the nature of creative spaces and the nurturing of the imaginative spirit. As we embark upon this poetic excursion, we are invited to have tea with Rapunzel and to converse with poets of ages past. We share the frustration of a student suffering from writer's block and ride on the wind with a tumbleweed in springtime. Accompanied by Rita C. Vogel's beautiful black and white illustrations, these vibrant poems acknowledge the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of the creative spirit on a lively journey of discovery. |