Lifelines

About the Book

This collection represents the last twenty years of the poetÊs work. She believes that writing verse, mostly formal, has helped clarify and objectify her thoughts and feelings. Topics range from the personal to the philosophic, from art in its various forms to the world of nature. She does not categorize her work because the subject matter and its handling can overlap and combine. She holds much as paradox. Rhythm and alliteration bring focus. Humor can be a godsend.

About the Author

Peggy Gwynn was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1927. A few verses, part of the fun and games of early childhood, are still in her possession, in family members' handwriting. Her first formal study was at Philadelphia's adult night school Junto (begun by Benjamin Franklin). In the 1960's she began publishing in little magazines Workshops at West Chester University's conferences reaffirmed her bent toward formal poetry. She has served as editor and anthologist, and has a previous book of poetry, KEEPSAKES, (privately published, 1990). She wrote the libretto for Romeo CascarinoÊs epic opera "William Penn", performed in 1982 at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia