Friday, January 3, 2003

To Bessie Drennan Comments

Rating: 3.9

Because she could find no one else to paint a picture of the old family place where she and her sisters lived. . .she attended an adult education class in Montpelier. In one evening Bessie Drennan learned everything she would need to accomplish her goals. . .
The Vermont Folklife Center Newsletter
...
Read full text

COMMENTS
Susan Williams 08 February 2016

I absolutely love this poem. I do not apologize for loving this poem! I don't apologize for wishing that painting were hanging on my wall for me to love, to laugh at, to approve of, to giggle at its lawlessness, but to love its heart. Love this- I know I said that before but I thought it bore repeating!

17 1 Reply
Mark Doty

Mark Doty

Maryville, Tennessee
Close
Error Success