Where There's a Quill

By John F. Foster

..original, ..wonderfully enlightening, ..clever and humorous, ..astonishing creativity. These words are offered by Amazon reviewers who have delighted in John Fosters work.

Featuring poems which have both intrigued and beguiled his Florida audiences, John Fosters Where Theres a Quill represents a collection of wit, wisdom and wordplay. Foster offers imaginative examples of diverse poetic forms, from syllabic and metered poetry to free verse. His style reflects his lifelong love of words, his passion for exploring unusual forms and his penchant for humor. As in his two previous volumes, the author provides a poetry glossary describing forms found in this book. An additional feature on each page is the Poets Comment, a kind of post scriptum for the reader.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 21, 2011
• ISBN: 9781469106922

John F. Foster

Educated at Yale, Middlebury College and the Sorbonne, John Foster was a teacher and administrator at private secondary schools in the northeast. As a retiree, he has developed a passion for poetry, giving readings and workshops throughout west central Florida. A member of the Florida State Poet’s Association, Foster has won awards at both state and national levels. His work has appeared in numerous professional journals and has been anthologized by the FSPA and at Yale. John Foster’s hobbies include teaching bridge, community theater and entertainment gigs with this baritone ukulele.

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Where There’s

A Quill

John F. Foster

Copyright © 2011 by John F. Foster.

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Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Other publications by John Foster

Preface

Poetry Reference Pages

Dawning

Legacy

Dis repute

On The Mark

Revisit

Hunt

Flying The Web

To All Who Wait

Burn The Candles

If Time

Slender Splendor

Flog

Hawaiian Dawn

Your Gift

Special Effects

Paper Circus

Addiction

(P)reaching

Poet’s Caveat

Wing

Soul Mate

True Status

Age Sensitive V

A Step Backward

Nectar

Envision

Melt

Trust

Rust In Peace

Thanksgiving Table

Himpulse

By The Numbers

Metamorphosis

Exploitation

Linger-ring

bEGOne

Taking ’Stock

Arrested Development

Field Day

Discovering A Smile

Morning Mourning

Motivation

Christmas Eve

Whale Song

Symbiosis

Outlook

Sink Holes

Moonplay

Poetry Reading

Transference

Chinese Wisdom

Muse Dues

Choices

Corners

DWI

Perceiving

Septolet

Foolish Dreams

Shopping Spree

Curricular Crunch

Fire Rainbow

Perspective

Her Side Of The Bed

Ticker Tape

Limits?

Community Theater

Rain Dance

PARADE

A Child Again

Still Life

Flare And Compare

Dear Abby

Slant Rant

Pool Party

Off Season

Twinkle Man

Age Sensitive IV

Stifling

Gray Matter(s)

T(rapt)

Concussion

Echo

Earththreat 2

Poetry Aloud

Howling

Endless

Bees’ Buzz

Car Dealer’s Ad

Air France

Punch Lines

Sacrifice

Phenomenon

Coping

Marionette Show

Stone’s Throw

Recipe File

Sylvan Symphony

Cares Of The World

U.S. Open Playoff

Breaking Through

Beauty Spots

SUPping

Bonsai

Life’s Building Code

Groaner II

iPod Fever

Cliff Hangers

Heaven Forbid

Icons

Never To Return

Cycle Of Care

Reassessment

Gold Bands

Valentine

Event Horizon

E Pluribus, Pluribus

Wicked Plants

Map Gap

Wall Street Rap(e)

Gutter Language

Funnel Fear

Crunch Time

On Borrowed Time

Release

Care Prayer

Discoveries of 2009

Essence

To The Tenth Power

Selection Process

Left Behind

High Fives

Dote-age

Values

Perception

Dedication

This book is dedicated to Lorraine, my lovely wife of 50 years, and to our daughter, Elizabeth. Lorraine has been steadfast in her support of my work and patient beyond measure. Beth has been a hands-on technical advisor throughout the publishing process. Both have my unending appreciation and love.

John Foster

Acknowledgements

In addition to acknowledging the