James Walter Orr

The gift that keeps on giving

 those sentiments too seldom expressed

and that bond too seldom established.

Poetry is the cement that welds the higher sentiments of mankind

into our human characteristics

that are too often devoted

to our savage,

baser instincts.

As the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year approach, it can be an ordeal to find the proper gift.  I would like to suggest a copy of my book, "The Beckoning Hand" as the appropriate gift for all occasions.  Birthdays, Christmas and Easter are especially suited for such a gift.  On any occasion when a gift card is called for, this book carries a special thought to the recipient.  It will not only be read from cover to cover, but it will be retained as a memento of your love, friendship and thoughtfulness.  People confined to a hospital or sick bed will find it a source of pleasure and inspiration.

The other books make equally good gifts.

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I have hope of building the site into something that can

help poets gain exposure to the public.

I also expect to publish anthologies to get poets into

print.  I will work toward building a new awareness for

both poetry and the spoken word. 

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