Dewey G. Whetsell
Lazarus On A Spur Line Poems and Essays by Dewey G. WhetsellISBN: 978-0-9720604-9-3 Library of Congress Control No. 2006907832 Copyright 2006, Dewey G. Whetsell 84 pages, soft cover, b/w photos, 5½ x 8½ $12.95 |
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crossing the street in '51
from habit, my father clutched my hand.
embarrassed, my manly eight-year hand
freed the grasp to search my pocket
for some important thing.
I knew my search had fooled my dad.crossing the street in '81
from habit, my I clutched my son's hand.
embarrassed, his manly eight-year hand
freed the grasp to search my pocket
for some important thing.
He knew my search had fooled his dad.
I wish I had both chances again.
From factory worker in the town of Muncie, Indiana, to R 'n B saxophonist, through a stretch in the military and a 30-year career in the fire service, Dewey has been an avid reader of poetry and philosophy. He moved to Alaska in 1965 and is now settled, with his wife, in the Anchorage area. He teaches fire service related topics around the state, plays with his jazz band, and of course, writes.
Foreword
Upon Hearing Sarah Vaughan Sing "Dreamsville"
Scenes That Strike You Silent
I Would Fight More Fiercely
Blessing Space (essay)
Lazarus on a Spur Line
Self-Improvement Books
To Loren Eiseley
Alaskan Winter Night
Old Cordova—Alaska in Summer (essay)
On The Docks
The Sailor And The Whore
To Dr. Francis Schaeffer
Crossing the Line—Speaking of Schaeffer (essay)
A Few Yards Short Of a Poem
To Don
Saturday Mornings
Sadat
Hiroshima
Introduction to "Reflections of Pontius Pilate" (essay)
Reflections of Pontius Pilate
Introduction to "The Assassinations"
The Assassinations
Introduction to Uncle Russ
Uncle Russ
Take My Hand
God Bless Grandpa, Beer, and Mrs. Murphy's Chowder
Two Years Since My Father's Death
Grandmother and Grandfather Cummings
In Memory
Introduction to What's-His-Name
To What's-His-Name, Aged 24
Genesis on a Book Shelf (essay)
Several of the poems herein appeared in a first volume And The Fires Not Green, which evoked the following comments:
"I was really very moved." Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer—Theologian, Philosopher, Author, Movie Producer.
"…a fine poetry volume…Loved the poems." Vincent Price—Actor, Art Historian, Author, Touring Lecturer on Literature.
"(the poems) show a level of personal, in-depth perception not commonly found…Whetsell is a living camera recording emotions and the ultimate truth…Mr. Whetsell is an artist in the use of comparisons." Max Vickery—Critic, Lecturer.
"I liked And The Fires Not Green very much." Dennis Smith—Author, Editor of Firehouse magazine.
"I think Dewey Whetsell's book is great!" Philip E. Jenks, Editor, TAB magazine.
"The poems are forceful, thoughtful…meant to be read aloud." Donna Douglas, Staff Writer, Muncie Star.
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