"Catching a Glimpse"

About the Book

What Can I Tell You? My book is an array of glimpses that I have written in many formats. Since I prefer short, succinct reports, I have begun with a haiku style. Haiku is quite new to me and tells a story briefly. It has to be brief since I usually limit myself to just seventeen syllables per offering. Here is an example: Shopping for produce (5) grabbing a handful of grapes (7) Hands slapped by small kids (5) It kind of hangs together, may have a message or some fun and maybe sadness. I have included quite a few family stories. I notice that I like stories with animals, who are on center stage or bit players. Watch for a peacock, dogs, or horses. Other characters are also in the mix. I've taken some liberties with odes and ballads. There may be a traditional poem or two. Some of my relatives (names changed) are here. I'm here too. Best wishes.

About the Author

Thanks to his grandmother, to whom he has given recognition in his attached writings, his wife, his literate aunt, and a couple English professors, Don has been writing and teaching at St. Pete College for more than forty years. Following a BA in sociology and English as well as an MA in special education from St. Petersburg College, Don was nominated by St. Pete College as professor emeritus, human services. Don has been published by the Binnacle, University of Maine at Machias, St.Petersburg Times, the Obelisk, St. Petersburg College, and the New School, Evening Division, New York City.