CLAUDIA CARLSON

Rest in peace, dear Claudia.

I was shopping for groceries in a co-op in Rochester and found her poetry book "Pocket Park" in a Little Free Library inside the store, in time for eating breakfast here. I noticed it was published by a small press in the Rockaways, from where I just returned two days ago. Finding her book so serendipitously felt... poetic. I hope Claudia is at peace, nine years after leaving this mortal coil. Such beauty in this book... - Michael. xo

Dearest Claudia, I still miss you EVERY day. You were such a caring light and love to us all. What a blessing it was for us to become friends. Love.

I am sad that Claudia's life ended prematurely before she could do so much of what she had wanted. She was a great cousin and gracious host whenever I would occasionally come to NYC. Although clearly most comfortable in the city, she was enthusiastic about going canoeing on Boulder Creek and on the North Platte in Wyoming. I will miss her in my life!

It was a privilege to know Claudia, even if for only a few years, as members of the Brevitas online poetry group. Whether in emails, or in person at our yearly gathering, Claudia was a lovely person, and always a joy to speak with. I hope that by compiling and sending much of her collected work in Brevitas to her family, I've brought them some joyous remembrances in years to come. I treasure her memory.

Dear Claudia,

May you be at peace. Thank you for being part of Brevitas.

oxoxo,

Pattie

I knew Claudia as a talented, strong writer and an inspirational and spirited woman. We were in the same online poetry circle. I remember being so impressed with her breadth of talent from graphics to words. She will be missed and am so sorry for you.

Clauda was a very special person. It's difficult to talk about her in the past tense. I feel her gentle spirit will always be with me. Her talents were so many allowing her to excel in so many artistic forms. I will miss her.
Valera