An evening of graves & an evening of grace
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Lola Haskins, poet and author of the brilliant Solutions Beginning with A, will be featured at two separate Alachua County Library District events.

On November 1st at 5:30 pm at Hawthorne she will be discussing her recent book Fifteen Florida Cemeteries: Strange Tales Unearthed.

Fifteen Florida Cemeteries

 

 

 

 

A cemetery may look peaceful.  But looks can be deceiving.  Lola Haskins digs into the stories that are told after dark, affording a glimpse into the (after)lives of those who don't necessarily rest in peace.

 

Then, on November 29th at 7:00 pm at Headquarters, she will be reading from and discussing her newest work, The Grace to Leave, published by Anhinga Press.

The Grace to Leave

 

 

 

 

 

The Grace to Leave is Haskins' tenth book of poetry and is published as a title in the Van K. Brock Florida Poetry Series.  This collection pays close attention to the natural world and the human heart.

 

 

And until you get to see Lola Haskins live, here is a little something for you to ponder...

      Winnowing the True

          Imitation pearls drawn across the teeth 
          feel smooth. Dyed fur resists when blown.           
          When out for butter, shun bright yellow.

          A knot that moves on its branch is not a knot.                     
          A word thrown over the shoulder is not a discussion.
          A brick is not a personal flotation device.

           
          A father will cover his sleeping son
          but leave his dreams alone.
          A jeweler will cut the extra face and risk the gem.
          A Master will tell you he plays, a little.

  

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