Miriam S. Kessler

What an inspiring figure Miriam was! I'm very proud to have called her friend. She inspired with her poetry and her activism. To hear Miriam read her own poems,or those of poets she admired, was to hear a call to conscience. Ninety-four years of truly living well and honest to goodness are something to celebrate.

Jan 1997 was the year I became editor and publisher of a poetry journal. It was also the year I received a phone call fom Miriam, at the time a stanger, wanting to talk about this new poetry journal. Initially I thought this a little odd from a bolder than usual poet, in the end I discovered a poet I didn't know and more importntly someone I enjoyed spending my time with. After that first call she dropped off her book 'Someone to Pour The Wine'. Usually I expect dreadfull poetry in books I...

Linda and Kessler family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I lost my Dad in March and had to go to his viewing on my Birthday so I know exactly what you`re going through right now. I have you in my thoughts and prayers for you at this time and will be here for you if you need me.I sent a contribution to American Cancer Society in your Mother`s name. God bless you.