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Joan Ellen Gage has published an edition of Water Running Downhill!, the Rose Edition, which is dedicated to her friend Rose. She had
wanted to feature her as one of her photo creations, but never got to do that.
So, the next best thing was for her to honor Rose in this book.
Rose was diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer on her 60th birthday. She was a fighter, and eventually was
on a monthly chemo regimen. Rose was determined to be there for her family.
They lost her much too early.
So here’s to Rose, one of Joan's heroes! Here is a poem from Water Running Downhill!, the Rose Edition:
ONE TRIBE
Have you felt
With passing years
A more pressing
Need to connect
With other women
To share observations
And laughter
To offer advice
Or garner wisdom?
Do you feel drawn
As if by a magnetic force
To be with your own kind?
Are a tribe, your tribe.
Understand your struggle
As they will.
Women are our people.
We feel a oneness
A sisterhood united.
When we come together
We are at home.
Joan Ellen Gage
is an author of humor and inspiration written from her own unique perspective.
Her recipe for her writing focuses on staying upbeat and laughing at her own
foibles. Joan’s photos are the spice in the mix that serve to punctuate the
writing and add that special garnish to her creations.
Joan has written
and published five books, Water Running Downhill!, Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader!, A Redhead Looks At 60, Trinity's Adventures in Imagination, and a special edition of Water Running Downhill! the Rose Edition as a tribute to her friend Rose Helena
Macedo Kull. All available as eBooks.
Joan has given several author talks, and had several radio interviews. She is a member of her area’s writing group, NC Writers’ Network-West, serving as an administrator for their blog. Additionally, Ms. Gage has two blogs, Traveling at the Speed of Now, www.joanellengage.com,and A Redhead Blogs at 60!, https://joanszoneblogalicious @wordpress.com.
Joan lives in Western North Carolina with her husband and their Belgian Tervuren dog, Magnolia.
Joan has given several author talks, and had several radio interviews. She is a member of her area’s writing group, NC Writers’ Network-West, serving as an administrator for their blog. Additionally, Ms. Gage has two blogs, Traveling at the Speed of Now, www.joanellengage.com,and A Redhead Blogs at 60!, https://joanszoneblogalicious @wordpress.com.
Joan lives in Western North Carolina with her husband and their Belgian Tervuren dog, Magnolia.
Such a nice tribute for your friend, Joan. I like this poem, also.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations upon the publication of your book, Joan Ellen. This poem is awesome. I look forward to hearing you read. This was a great tribute to your friend.
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