When the music is dear, hold fast to the words—that screen door flying open. from "Traveling to Elsewhere" (Connotation Press) Jeanne E. Clark is a professor of English, poetry, and creative writing specifically, at CSU, Chico. Her latest book is Gorrill's Orchard (Bear Star Press), which reflects a life surrounded by trees, dogs, and struggles to make meaning in the quiet crises that naturally follow along. -- Judith Rodby, Poet of the Week |