Epithalamium of Prose, Poetry, and Puzzles for Aliza and Yhali: December 29, 2019

By Edward R. Levenson Abba/Papa Abba

Epithalamium of Prose, Poetry, and Puzzles for Aliza and Yhali takes its humble place in the celebrated tradition of wedding tributes going back to Sappho of Lesbos 2600 years ago and, perhaps, Song of Songs in Hebrew Scriptures earlier than that. A Greek master of the genre was Theocritus, to be followed by the Roman Catullus, Italian painters in the Renaissance, British and American composers and poets, and, of course, others far and wide.
Several guest poetsapart from the editor/author and poet himselfgrace the “Poetry” section of the book. Four contributors are family. Six contributors are members of the Kings Point Creative Writers Club in Delray Beach, Florida. The literary achievement of each contribution is unique; the composite affect of the whole is powerful.
Puzzles in the concluding section of the book, custom-made by South Florida resource “Braintertainer” Judy Herman with clues and challenges honoring the couple, provide enjoyable mental exercise for puzzle pliers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 10, 2019
• ISBN: 9781796076806

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Copyright © 2020 by Edward R. Levenson, Abba/Papá Abba.

Library of Congress Control Number:    2019920158

ISBN:                  Hardcover                        978-1-7960-7682-0

                            Softcover                          978-1-7960-7681-3

                            eBook                                978-1-7960-7680-6

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Rev. date: 12/10/2019

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Excellentibus, Stupendis, et Admirandis*

(from the excellent, stupendous, and

SIMPLY-MUST-BE-ADMIRED* books) of:

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This Epithalamium copy—whether pawned off or presented to; or pocketed, purchased, or purloined by

is an original wedding favor created for the occasion of the blessed wedding on December 29, 2019 of

Aliza and Yhali

with heartfelt hopes for everything heartfelt hopes are wished. Offered with deep love and respect for all.

Proudísimo (Orgullosísimo) Pater of the 38+ personae, Abba and Papá Abba Levenson

*Aliza—and brothers Judah and Benjamin—will confirm that the Latin gerundive of obligation NON FUDGENDUM EST (no invidious allusion to Atlantic City taffee intended)!

Contents

Possession, Certificate of, and Plate of Book

Personalized Pronouns

by Aliza and Abba

Preface

PRAYERS

Prayer of Abba/Papá Abba

Prayer (Pious) of Stepmom Reva

Prayer, sort of (Playful) of Stepmom Reva

PRELIMINARY IN PROSE

POETS’ PODIUM

A Wedding Tehillah (Psalm of Praise) from A  to M and O to Z*

by Abba/Papá Abba

Words of Love

by Brother Judah Levenson

Wedding Poem

by Cousin Natalie H. Rogers

Magic

by Marilyn Orr