Memories of Wine and Poetry

By Stephanie Andrews

A good wine, like good poetry, changes over time and can create a lasting impression. There is a sense of nostalgia in revisiting the tastes and scents of a favorite wine, or the words of a favorite poem, time
and again. Sometimes that first sniff and sip of a new bottle of wine creates a sense of anticipation.
Then, the sound of the wine as it fills your glass, the taste of the wine as it touches your lips, rolls through your mouth and finally slides across your tongue. In the same way a new poem unfolds to fill your senses. As the words of a new poem roll from your tongue, they create an image in your mind, and perhaps a stirring in your soul an emotional connection. Different parts of a poem will speak to you depending on the circumstances of your life, as you learn about the author or discover a new connection to the subject matter of the poem. Good poems dont just entertain, they stay with you. In the same way this collection of wine stories shows how certain wines create lasting memories that you want to relive again and again. I hope that each visit unfolds as a new experience to discover more about wine, about poetry, and perhaps even more about yourself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479744749

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Copyright © 2012 by Stephanie Andrews.

Cover art: Rachel

Layout, illustrations and cover design

by Matt Merkel

mattmerkeldesign.com

Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following organizations,

where some of these poems previously appeared, and which have served to support and sustain my vocation as a poet:

National Federation of State Poetry Societies:

Honorable Mentions 2011, 2012

Florida State Poets Association:

Anthology 29, 8, 6

Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach, FL:

Resident Fall 1992

Brevard Community College, Melbourne, FL:

Proteus 1st prize 1989—published 1990

Library of Congress Control Number:   2012920697

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-4797-4473-2

         Softcover      978-1-4797-4472-5

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Dedication

In memory of my parents who appreciated the value of words. The dedication and effort they put into their weekly newspaper gave me solace, passion, and a reverence for the importance of language.

For my daughters, Kristina and Danika, who motivate me to imagine infinitely, laugh deeply, love extraordinarily and envision the positive. I am forever proud of the women you have become.

To my grandchildren Lillian, Ford, Penelope and Will: May words entrance, entice, educate and echo in your soul. Allow the joys of reading to always embrace

your hearts.

All my love,

—Stephanie, Mom and Nonna

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Linda Johnson who kept this creative process flowing. With your continued enthusiasm, patience and excitement you helped coordinate and encourage all the authors to complete their fabulous, heartfelt stories. Thank you for your support, friendship and love. It means so much to me.

My heartfelt gratitude also goes to Matt for his imaginative ideas and concepts in the creation of this book. Your friendship has always made me smile, and want to learn new dances, songs and canvases.

With thanks to all my friends for sharing their wine memories.

Preface

The pairing of my friends’ wine memories with my love of writing poems allows me to express two of my life’s joys in one book. Here I have blended wine stories from special friends with my poetry. Sharing wine with family and